The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 600 long Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 65,800
€ 155,400
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,400
ⓘ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 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
124.6
205.7
199 in
Length
205.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4872 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.04 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
510 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
621 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
391 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
Environmental Impact
185.2 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 TDI
185.2 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
