The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 115,000
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton W12
€ 105,900
 Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

ⓘ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 W12 is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500.
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
199 in
Length
206.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
7.14 %
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500
3D
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
22 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data