The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 110,600

€ 65,800

€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.4
113.4
199
201.4 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
8.19 %

General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W222/X222
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 V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
*CEX*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
552 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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
170.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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