The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 114,900
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 114,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 560 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.8 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
201.8 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
7.12 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
10 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560
28 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 560
585 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 560
161.1 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data