The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

€ 105,100
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 104,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 105,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 500 long is 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
124.6
205.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
205.1 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
4530 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
752 lb
14.24 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton 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 long
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.83 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
19 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
13 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
459 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
231.1 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data