The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 68,700
€ 111,100
€ 68,700
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 7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 560.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
1450
1903
2129
1496
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
2881
5055
3035
5125
5055 mm
Length
5125 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2745 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
6.36 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol 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
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes S 560
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 560
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
4.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 560
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
462 mi
Range
629 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
629 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
