The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 167,400
€ 116,500
€ 167,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
58.8
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.9
113.4
199.2
206.9 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
6.56 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
M 277.980
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
523 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
523 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
17 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
355 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
355 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
265.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
515 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
