The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 110,600
 Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes S 500
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,600

ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
2881
5055
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
3035
5116
5055 mm
Length
5116 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2715 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
183 kg
8.2 %
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CAR*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
449 bhp
Mercedes S 500
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500

▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.57 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
4.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 500
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
665 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data