The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 117,900
 Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 560 long
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,900

ⓘ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 FSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 long.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 560 long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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
58.8 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
203.7 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 560 long
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6184 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
5.6 %
Mercedes S 560 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 560 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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 560 long
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 long

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 560 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 long

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 560 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560 long
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560 long
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 560 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data