The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (05 - 09)
€ 68,000
€ 154,300
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 154,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 is 15.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
1450
1903
2129
1473
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
2881
5055
3165
5210
5055 mm
Length
5210 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
2180 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.18 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
5513 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
510 bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
830 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
830 NM
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.27 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
4.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
462 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
270.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
