The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 68,000
€ 97,000
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,000
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
113.4
199
124.6
206.9
199 in
Length
206.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
7.75 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
462 mi
Range
753 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
753 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
125 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
