The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 108,600
€ 87,500
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 W12 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
118.1
203.7
119.5
200
203.7 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
944 lb
17.56 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
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Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
13.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
