The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 63,600
€ 105,900
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 DPF is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5842 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
583 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
549 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
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 long
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 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
