The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 101,100
€ 87,000
€ 101,100
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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
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 V8
4475 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
648 lb
12.65 %
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
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.68 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 500
495 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
214 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 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
