The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 10)
€ 116,500
€ 85,300
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199.2
119.5
200.6
199.2 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
963 lb
18.26 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 273.922
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 450
11 mpg
city
15 mpg
22 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
