The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 110,300
€ 78,200
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 500 long is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.5
118.1
203.9
206.5 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
12.95 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W222/X222
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 long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
29 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
606 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
606 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
155.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
