The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 155,400
€ 104,500
€ 155,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
113.4
199
205.7 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
4872 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
7.76 %
General
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton 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 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
*BAN*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
510 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 600 long
612 lb‑ft
406 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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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
9.55 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
11 mpg
city
10 mpg
24 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
391 mi
359 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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
270.9 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 600 long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
