The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 111,000
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.8 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
201.4 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
9.33 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
242 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
148 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
27 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 500
572 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500
164.8 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data