The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 165,600
		
					 
					€ 63,600
					
					 
					€ 165,600
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 63,600
				ⓘ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 600 long is  7.5 inches longer,  0.2 inches narrower and  1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
				
				Mercedes S 600 long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
				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
							
						113.4
							
							199
							
						206.5 in
					Length
					199 in
				124.6 in
					Wheelbase
					113.4 in
				Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
				4817 lb
					Curb Weight
					4923 lb
				6041 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
6085 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								106 lb
									2.15 %
								 
								General
Mercedes S 600 long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
				W222/X222
	
					Generation
					3D
				Sedan
	
					Car Body Style
					Sedan
				Premium Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
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 V6 TDI DPF
				V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
	
					Engine Type
					V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
				Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
M 277.980
Engine Code
*BMK*

4
Valves
					4
12
Cylinders
					6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
					3 L / 147 cu in
523 hp
						at 4900 rpm
					Power
					222 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Mercedes S 600 long
						523 hp
						222 hp
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
					612 lb‑ft
						at 1900 rpm
					Max. Torque
					332 lb‑ft
						at 1400 rpm
					Mercedes S 600 long
						612 lb‑ft
						332 lb‑ft
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
					Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							145 mph
						
					4.6 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.8 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
210 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes S 600 long
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
400 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
						9.21 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					22.18 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes S 600 long
						9.21 lb/hp
						22.18 lb/hp
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						20 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						25 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes S 600 long
						20 mpg
						25 mpg
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
					14 mpg
					city
					18 mpg
						
				27 mpg
					highway
					31 mpg
						
				21.1 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					23.8 gal
						432 mi
					Range
					583 mi
				Mercedes S 600 long
						432 mi
						583 mi
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
					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).
197.5 kWh
						
				Mercedes S 600 long
						217.9 kWh
						197.5 kWh
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4 III
						
				431 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					417 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1224 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1162 lb
				15 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					14.2 cu ft
				









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					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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