The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 115,000
€ 106,300
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,300
ⓘ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 W12 is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 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 W12
Mercedes S 500 long
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
818 lb
15.49 %
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5900 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
451 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
384 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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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
9.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
22 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
753 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
753 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
