The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 155,400
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
205.7 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.25 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
*CEX*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data