The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 73,500
€ 91,600
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 3.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
1450
1903
2129
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
3001
5175
3165
5210
5175 mm
Length
5210 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2565 kg
Weight Difference:
248 kg
11.11 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.93 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
5.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
621 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
214 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
