The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 97,200
€ 116,500
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton W12
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.8
113.4
199.2
201.8 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton W12
4542 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
732 lb
13.88 %
General
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton W12
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton W12
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.86 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 450
29 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
36 mpg
highway
22 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
531 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 450
531 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450
155.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
