The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 99,400
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500
€ 116,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 is 0.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
200 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
4431 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
842 lb
15.97 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data