The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 93,600
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 114,100
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
124.6
206.5
203.7 in
Length
206.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
996 lb
17.91 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data