The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 58,300
€ 101,100
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘ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 V6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.72 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
216 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).
214 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
