The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 600 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (18 - ..)
€ 60,000
€ 167,400
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 167,400
ⓘ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 is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 600 long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
113.4
199
124.6
206.9
199 in
Length
206.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
8.02 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 277
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 277.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
523 hp
Mercedes S 600 long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 600 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 600 long
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 600 long
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
462 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
355 mi
Mercedes S 600 long
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
265.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes S 600 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
515 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 600 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
