The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 98,300
€ 91,600
€ 98,300
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 V8 is 3.1 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450 long
1450
1903
2118
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
3001
5179
3165
5210
5179 mm
Length
5210 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450 long
2273 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2565 kg
Weight Difference:
288 kg
12.67 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 V8
Mercedes S 450 long
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 273.922
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 long
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
430 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450 long
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 long
▶ REPLAY
6.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.93 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
6.89 kg/bhp
5.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
447 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
236.9 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 V8
236.9 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
507 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
