The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 109,800
 Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
124.6
206.5
203.9 in
Length
206.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6228 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
4.24 %
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
436 hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
11.2 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
84 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
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).
53.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data