The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 101,100
€ 73,500
€ 101,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
119.5
200.6
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 TDI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
9.1 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
