The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 89,200
€ 110,300
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 V8 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
206.5
203.7 in
Length
206.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
13.29 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Mercedes S 500 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 278.929
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
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 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 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
25 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
430 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
606 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 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
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
