The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 450 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 89,400
€ 93,400
€ 89,400
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 V8 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199.2
119.5
201.8
199.2 in
Length
201.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
8.56 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 450
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 450
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
447 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
236.9 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 V8
236.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
