The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 165,600
 Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 600 long
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,600

ⓘ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 600 long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
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 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
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 600 long
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6041 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
5.53 %
Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 600 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 277
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 277.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
523 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 600 long

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
9.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
432 mi
Mercedes S 600 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).
217.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data