The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 155,400
€ 89,400
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 600 long is 6.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V8
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
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 V8
4872 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.27 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V8
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
*BGH*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
