The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 58,300

€ 111,100

€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
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
113.4
199
119.5
201.8
199 in
Length
201.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6052 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.44 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
9.74 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 560
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
38 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
490 mi
Range
629 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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