The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 91,600
€ 98,300
€ 91,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V8
58
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 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.1
118.1
203.9
205.1 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V8
4376 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
12.67 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long 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 long
VW Phaeton long 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 long
335 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long 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 long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long 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 long V8
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.06 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
495 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
214 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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