The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 70,500
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 87,500
 Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 450
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is an inch shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 450
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 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 V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 450
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
6.68 %
Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6 FSI
Mercedes S 450
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
13.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
478 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data