The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 110,300
€ 104,500
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 500 long is 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.5
113.4
199
206.5 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
840 lb
15.9 %
General
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
W222/X222
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
449 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
516 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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9.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.89 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
29 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
21 mpg
city
10 mpg
37 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
606 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
606 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
155.3 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
