The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 114,100

€ 76,100

€ 114,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 V6.
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V6
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 V6
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2276 kg
2785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg

Weight Difference:
206 kg
9.05 %

General
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V6
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 long
463 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
700 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long V6
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4.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560 long
4.47 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
36 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
629 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
629 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long 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 long
149.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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