The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 450 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 115,000
€ 100,800
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,800
ⓘ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 W12 is 20 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450 long.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450 long
1450
1903
2129
1494
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1494 mm
2881
5055
3165
5255
5055 mm
Length
5255 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450 long
2396 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
321 kg
13.4 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450 long
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
560 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450 long
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450 long
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5.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
5.4 kg/bhp
5.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
19 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450 long
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
386 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450 long
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450 long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
514 kg
Maximum Payload
685 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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