The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 CDI long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 101,000
€ 116,500
€ 101,000
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 450 CDI long is 6.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
113.4
199.2
205.7 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
10.13 %
General
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.911
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
316 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
538 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
15 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
26 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
34 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
615 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
615 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
187.2 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 CDI long
187.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 CDI long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
