The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

€ 103,500
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 115,700
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 103,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
118.1
203.7
200.6 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
800 lb
14.88 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.66 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
185.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data