The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 101,300
€ 86,300
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 long is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.1
118.1
203.9
205.1 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
11.81 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
W221
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
474 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
223.5 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
