Mercedes-Benz S500 vs Volkswagen Phaeton
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S 500 4MATIC Sedan | V8 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $66,700 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal | 23.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 442 hp (best) | 335 hp |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft (best) | 317 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 13 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,861 lbs (best) | 5,194 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | 5 in |
| Wheelbase | 127 in (best) | 118.1 in |
| Length | 209 in (best) | 203.7 in |
| Width | 76 in (best) | 74.9 in |
| Height | 59 in (best) | 57.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz S500S 500 4MATIC Sedan | Volkswagen PhaetonV8 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz S500 | Volkswagen Phaeton |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S 500 4MATIC Sedan $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V8 $66,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | V8 $74,350 MSRP |
| 3 | — | W12 $96,600 MSRP |
| 4 | — | W12 $101,300 MSRP |