The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 97,300
€ 115,000
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200.6
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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11.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.25 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500
21 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
30 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
508 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 500
508 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500
208.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
