The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 117,900
€ 65,800
€ 117,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 560 long is 20 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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
2881
5055
5255 mm
Length
5055 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
2125 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
108 kg
4.84 %
General
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 V6 TDI
V8 petrol 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
3982 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
463 bhp
237 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
700 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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4.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560 long
4.59 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
33 mpg
31 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
585 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
585 mi
621 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).
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
161.1 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
680 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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