The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 79,700
€ 95,600
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton V8 is an inch shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 500
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
113.4
199
119.5
200
199 in
Length
200 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 500
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
13.44 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
