The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 68,000
€ 85,300
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 V6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
Mercedes S 450
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
10.49 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 273.922
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
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
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
