The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 76,100
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 99,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
203.7 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5765 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
11.68 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 278.932
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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data