The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 101,100
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 76,100
 VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
200.6 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
4475 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
10.8 %
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 V6
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6

Performance

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
214 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data