The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 99,700

€ 63,600

€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
9.99 %

General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
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
*BMK*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
549 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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