The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 99,700
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
€ 70,500
![VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/VW_Phaeton_3D-02.webp)
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
119.5
200.6
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
![Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221-09.png)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
6.68 %
![VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Phaeton_3D-02.png)
General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code
*CMV*
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
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VW Phaeton V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
549 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data