The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 78,200

€ 100,800

€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 7.6 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
1450
1903
2118
1494
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1494 mm
3001
5179
3165
5255
5179 mm
Length
5255 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
10.37 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.77 kg/bhp
5.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
658 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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