The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 83,700
€ 81,500
€ 83,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V8
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
119.5
200
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V8
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
13.44 %
General
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V8
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
12.77 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
500 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 450
500 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450
212.1 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
