The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 106,300
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 70,000
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 106,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
206.9 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
9.32 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton 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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
M 256.930
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
451 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 long
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
9.9 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
753 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
753 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
125 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data