The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 119,800
€ 114,100
€ 119,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
Mercedes S 500 long
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
811 lb
15.09 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
