The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 111,100
€ 60,000
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6
1496
1899
2130
1450
1903
2129
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1496 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5125
2881
5055
5125 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6
2045 kg
Kerb Weight
2056 kg
2745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.54 %
General
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6
V8 petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3982 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 560
700 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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4.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560
4.42 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 560
36 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
30 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
629 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 560
629 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 560
149.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
584 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
