The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 103,500
€ 79,700
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
10.53 %
General
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
451 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
384 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.8 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500
36 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
659 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 500
659 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
125 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
