The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 64,500

€ 113,600

€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
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
124.6
206.5
199 in
Length
206.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CAR*
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
10.16 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
595 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
552 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
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 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 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
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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