The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 63,600

€ 111,100

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘ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 7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 560.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
1450
1903
2129
1496
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
2881
5055
3035
5125
5055 mm
Length
5125 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2045 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2745 kg

Weight Difference:
188 kg
8.42 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

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 petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3982 CC
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 bhp
463 bhp
Mercedes S 560
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
700 NM
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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560
▶ REPLAY
10.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10.06 kg/bhp
4.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 560
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
583 mi
Range
629 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
629 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 560
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
259 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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