The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 e long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 110,300
€ 108,600
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 e long is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 500 e long
VW Phaeton long W12
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
124.6
206.5
118.1
203.7
206.5 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 e long
VW Phaeton long W12
4883 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
9.15 %
General
Mercedes S 500 e long
VW Phaeton long W12
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 e long
VW Phaeton long W12
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 e long
436 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 e long
479 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 e long
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 e long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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11.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 e long
11.2 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 e long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
84 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 500 e long
84 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
No data
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1553 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 500 e long
1553 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
53.1 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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 e long
53.1 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
105 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 e long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
