The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 104,500
€ 109,800
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800
ⓘ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 W12 is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton W12
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 W12
Mercedes S 500 long
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb
Weight Difference:
840 lb
15.9 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long
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 long
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 long
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 long
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 long
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
9.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
10 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
359 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
