The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 93,700

€ 115,000

€ 93,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton W12
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5226
2881
5055
5226 mm
Length
5055 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton W12
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2396 kg
2595 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
381 kg
15.9 %

General
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton W12
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
*BRN*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
335 bhp
444 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
460 NM
560 NM
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton W12
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6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
6.01 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
26 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
27 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
523 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
523 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
202.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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