The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 108,600
€ 101,100
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long W12 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
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
119.5
200.6
203.7 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
899 lb
16.73 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
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Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
214 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
