The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 121,400
€ 114,300
€ 121,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long W12 is 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 e long.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560 e long
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
118.1
203.9
124.6
206.9
203.9 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560 e long
5364 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6228 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
8.97 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560 e long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560 e long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
469 hp
Mercedes S 560 e 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 560 e long
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560 e long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 e long
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12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.08 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 e long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560 e long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
84 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 560 e long
11 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
386 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 560 e 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).
53.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 e long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
82 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 560 e long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
