The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 95,400
 Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450 long
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
199 in
Length
205.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
937 lb
17.14 %
Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
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 long
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 long
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 long

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data