The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 91,600

€ 78,200

€ 91,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 long is 3.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2118
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5210
3001
5179
5210 mm
Length
5179 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
330 kg
14.25 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
*CEX*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 bhp
237 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
460 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
5.93 kg/bhp
9.77 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
495 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
495 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
214 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
214 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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