The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 93,700
€ 86,300
€ 93,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 450 long is 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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
118.1
203.9
205.7 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
10.48 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long 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 long 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 long 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 long V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.26 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
22 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
523 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
523 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
202.8 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
