The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 63,600
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 99,700
 Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘ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 DPF is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5765 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
9.99 %
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
10.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data