The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 93,700
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 71,900
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 93,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

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 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
205.7 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
339 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

 REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
13.26 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
22 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
523 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
202.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data