The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 103,500
 Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 500
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (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 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
199.2 in
Length
201.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5897 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
10.22 %
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
659 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data