The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 111,000
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500
€ 72,500
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 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.4 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 (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83.9
75.1 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 (13 - 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 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
9.33 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
148 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
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data