The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 81,500
€ 95,400
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 considerably. The Mercedes S 450 long is 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 450 long
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
124.6
205.1
113.4
199
205.1 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V8
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
8.3 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V8
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.924
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 long
335 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.52 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
20 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
478 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
221.6 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 long
221.6 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
