The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 117,900

€ 89,200

€ 117,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘ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 long is 8 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V8
1494
1899
2130
1450
1903
2129
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1494 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5255
3001
5175
5255 mm
Length
5175 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V8
2125 kg
Kerb Weight
2324 kg
2805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2810 kg

Weight Difference:
199 kg
8.56 %

General
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
*BGH*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3982 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
463 bhp
330 bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
700 NM
430 NM
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 560 long
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
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8
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4.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560 long
4.59 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
33 mpg
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
29 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
585 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
585 mi
430 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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
161.1 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
310 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
680 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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