The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 106,300

€ 68,700

€ 106,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘ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 20 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
1494
1899
2130
1450
1903
2129
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1494 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5255
2881
5055
5255 mm
Length
5055 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2184 kg
2695 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
7.28 %

General
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*BKL*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2999 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
451 bhp
at 5900 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
451 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
520 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
520 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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4.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
4.49 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
43 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
753 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
753 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
125 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
670 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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