The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 64,500
€ 87,500
€ 64,500
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 TDI DPF is 2.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
1450
1903
2129
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
2881
5055
3035
5080
5055 mm
Length
5080 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2010 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2620 kg
Weight Difference:
223 kg
9.99 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*CAR*
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 450
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
460 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
6 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 450
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
595 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
610 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
