The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 99,700
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 73,500
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 99,700
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 V6 TDI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
9.99 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
549 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data