The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 101,300
€ 65,800
€ 101,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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 V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58
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 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.1
113.4
199
205.1 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
11.11 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 V6 TDI
V8 gasoline 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
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
383 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
11.43 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
20 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
474 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
474 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton 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 V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
