The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 116,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 96,300
 Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus LS 460
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Phaeton W12 is 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower.
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
116.9
199.2
199.2 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
9.69 %
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data