The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 99,400
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 87,000
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000

ⓘ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 Mercedes S 500 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
118.1
203.7
200 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6195 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
692 lb
13.51 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8

Performance

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data