The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 58,300
€ 97,500
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
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
124.6
205.7
199 in
Length
205.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.85 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
216 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 V6
216 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
