The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 86,300
€ 106,300
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
118.1
203.9
124.6
206.9
203.9 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
10.04 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
9.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
21 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
490 mi
Range
753 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
490 mi
753 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
216 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).
125 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
216 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
