The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 63,600
€ 103,500
€ 63,600
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 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 long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 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 long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 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 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
583 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 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).
210.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 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
