The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 121,400
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 106,700
 Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 121,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
203.9 in
Length
201.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
5364 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1054 lb
19.65 %
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
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
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 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 6050 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
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

Performance

VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.08 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
585 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data