The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 110,600
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 110,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 DPF
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
8.19 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
10.06 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500
26 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 500
552 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
170.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data