The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 77,400
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘ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 FSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
119.5
201.4
199.2 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
4.82 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 FSI
Mercedes S 500
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
572 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data