The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 89,300
€ 89,100
€ 89,300
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 V10 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
18.14 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
