The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 119,800
€ 95,600
€ 119,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
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
119.5
200
203.7 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
1098 lb
20.43 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
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
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 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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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
