The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 114,100
€ 65,800
€ 114,100
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 7.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.8
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
58.8 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.9
113.4
199
206.9 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
General
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
463 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 long
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long
9.86 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
629 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
149.7 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
