The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 68,700
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6
€ 113,600
 Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500 long
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500 long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
124.6
206.5
199 in
Length
206.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500 long
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
5.21 %
Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 V6
Mercedes S 500 long
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500 long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data