The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 97,000
€ 71,900
€ 97,000
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 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.8
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.8 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.9
118.1
203.7
206.9 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
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
General
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
383 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 450 long
369 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
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
11.6 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
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
36 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
753 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
753 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
125 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
241 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
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
