The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 154,300

€ 111,300

€ 154,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,300
ⓘ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 15.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5210
2881
5055
5210 mm
Length
5055 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
2180 kg
Kerb Weight
2396 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
9.02 %

General
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
V12 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
*BRN*

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
5513 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 bhp
444 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
830 NM
560 NM
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
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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4.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
4.27 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
27 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
391 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton 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 W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
340 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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