The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 560 e long 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 79,700
€ 114,300
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,300
ⓘ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 V8 is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 e long.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 560 e 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 V8
Mercedes S 560 e long
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6228 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.15 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 560 e long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 560 e long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
469 hp
Mercedes S 560 e long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 e long
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 560 e long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 e long
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 e long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 560 e long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
84 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
84 mpg
Mercedes S 560 e long
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
430 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes S 560 e long
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).
53.1 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
53.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 e long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
82 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 560 e long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
