The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 95,600
€ 75,300
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
58
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 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200
118.1
203.7
200 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
4277 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
741 lb
14.77 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
