The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 75,300
€ 113,600
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600
ⓘ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 V6 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
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
118.1
203.7
124.6
206.5
203.7 in
Length
206.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 long
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
9.05 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
459 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
