The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 76,100
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
203.7 in
Length
201.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
9.92 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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
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
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

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
229.2 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 V6
229.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data