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

€ 97,000

€ 63,600
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 TDI DPF is 20 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450 long
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg

Weight Difference:
218 kg
9.76 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450 long
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450 long
▶ REPLAY
10.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.26 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10.06 kg/bhp
5.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
583 mi
Range
753 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
753 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
125 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
259 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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