The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 87,000
€ 105,100
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V8 is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
205.1
203.7 in
Length
205.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
11.57 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 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 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
25 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
459 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
468 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
