The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 111,100
€ 119,800
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long 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
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 W12
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
866 lb
16.11 %
General
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long 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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
9.74 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 560
30 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
38 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 560
629 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
149.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
