The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 114,900
€ 87,000
€ 114,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 560 is 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
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
119.5
201.8
118.1
203.7
201.8 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
4630 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
9.64 %
General
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
10 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 560
28 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
585 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 560
585 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 560
161.1 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
