The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 107,200
€ 75,300
€ 107,200
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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
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
119.5
201.4
118.1
203.7
201.4 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
708 lb
14.11 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
W222/X222
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 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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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
606 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes S 500
606 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
155.3 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
309 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
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
