The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 121,400
€ 93,400
€ 121,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
118.1
203.9
119.5
201.8
203.9 in
Length
201.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
5364 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb
Weight Difference:
966 lb
18.01 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
369 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.08 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
22 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
386 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
