The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 165,600
€ 89,200
€ 165,600
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 600 long is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long V8
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.5
118.1
203.7
206.5 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long V8
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
5.97 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
M 277.980
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
523 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 600 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
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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9.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.21 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
27 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
432 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
432 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
217.9 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 600 long
217.9 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
