The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 97,300
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 500
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
75.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
203.9 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
789 lb
15.47 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes S 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
11.25 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
508 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data