The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 79,700
€ 93,700
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,700
ⓘ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 V8 is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
124.6
205.7
199 in
Length
205.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450 long
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
10.08 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450 long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
25 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
