The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 68,700

€ 100,800

€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800
ⓘ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 20 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
1450
1903
2129
1494
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1494 mm
2881
5055
3165
5255
5055 mm
Length
5255 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
4.99 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
500 NM
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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
5.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
462 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
531 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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