The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 91,600

€ 70,500

€ 91,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
7.85 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
*CMV*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.06 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
21 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
495 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
214 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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