The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 89,200
€ 89,100
€ 89,200
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 V8 is 7.9 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450
1450
1903
2129
1485
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
3001
5175
3035
5096
5175 mm
Length
5096 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450
2324 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
294 kg
12.65 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4172 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
430 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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7.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.06 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
7.04 kg/bhp
6.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
22 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 450
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
430 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
310 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
