The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 93,400
€ 60,000
€ 93,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.8
113.4
199
201.8 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5875 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
2.96 %
General
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 450
383 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
11.48 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 450
36 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
659 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 450
659 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 450
125 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
