The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 93,400
 Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 450
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
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
4398 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5875 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
10.66 %
Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

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
Rear-wheel drive
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 276
*CAR*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 450

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
659 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).
125 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data