The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 83,700
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 450 is an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
13.12 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
12.77 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450
500 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
212.1 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data