The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 83,700
€ 89,300
€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 450 is 2.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5080
2881
5055
5080 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2480 kg
2545 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2990 kg
Weight Difference:
540 kg
21.77 %
General
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
4921 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 bhp
309 bhp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
750 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
460 NM
750 NM
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
5.79 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450
25 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
500 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 450
500 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 450
212.1 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
267 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
308 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
