The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 95,600
€ 58,300
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 is an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton 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 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 V6
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
