The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 154,300
€ 121,400
€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 600 long is 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long W12
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.1
118.1
203.9
205.1 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long W12
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
10.4 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long W12
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
*BRN*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long 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 long W12
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9.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.42 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
24 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
