The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 101,300
€ 73,500
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 500 long is 3.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5210
3001
5175
5210 mm
Length
5175 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
248 kg
11.11 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5462 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 bhp
237 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
530 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
5.18 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
24 mpg
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
474 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
223.5 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
281 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
