The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 104,500
€ 107,200
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘ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 W12 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500
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
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
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Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
9.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 500
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
22 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
359 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
606 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
