The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 87,000
€ 109,700
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘ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 V8 is 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
205.7
203.7 in
Length
205.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
7.92 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
427 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
