The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 110,600
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600

ⓘ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 V10 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
948 lb
17.34 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data