The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 63,600

€ 97,200

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199
119.5
201.8
199 in
Length
201.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
7.74 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 450
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
197.5 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 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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