The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 89,300
€ 83,700
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,700
ⓘ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 V10 TDI is 2.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
1450
1903
2129
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
2881
5055
3035
5080
5055 mm
Length
5080 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
2480 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2545 kg
Weight Difference:
540 kg
21.77 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4921 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
309 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
750 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
750 NM
460 NM
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
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
8.03 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 450
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
35 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
490 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
500 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).
212.1 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
308 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
