The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 103,500
€ 73,500
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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
201.8
118.1
203.7
201.8 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
10.22 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
451 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.8 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
659 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 500
659 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
125 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
