The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 107,300
€ 68,000
€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
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
124.6
205.7
113.4
199
205.7 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
4.98 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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11.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.95 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
21 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
495 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
495 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
214 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
214 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
