The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 83,700
 Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
75.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
822 lb
16.12 %
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
500 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
212.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data