The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 109,800
 Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 98,300
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 V8 is 2.6 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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.9 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 V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
124.6
206.5
203.9 in
Length
206.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6019 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
11.35 %
Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data