The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 81,400

€ 91,600

€ 81,400
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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
57.1
75.1
83.4
58
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
118.1
203.9
124.6
205.1
203.9 in
Length
205.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
723 lb
14.18 %

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

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
658 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
495 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).
214 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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