The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 63,600
€ 114,900
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199
119.5
201.8
199 in
Length
201.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
5.95 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 560
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
583 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 560
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
