The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 119,800
![VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Phaeton_3D-02.png)
€ 101,300
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W221.webp)
€ 119,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long W12 is 3.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
1450
1903
2129
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
3001
5175
3165
5210
5175 mm
Length
5210 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
2438 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2565 kg
![VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Phaeton_3D-02.png)
Weight Difference:
453 kg
18.58 %
![Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 273.961
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4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
5462 CC
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
560 NM
530 NM
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
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
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VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_S_W221.png)
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
5.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long W12
5.49 kg/bhp
5.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
19 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
386 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
474 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).
223.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
281 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
472 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data