The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 103,500
€ 68,000
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton 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
201.8
113.4
199
201.8 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
8.2 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton 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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
451 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 500
384 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.8 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
659 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 500
659 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
125 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
