The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 75,300
€ 89,100
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
119.5
200.6
203.7 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
10.8 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
459 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
