The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 82,200
€ 87,000
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 300 h is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long V8
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.4
118.1
203.7
201.4 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long V8
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
13.29 %
General
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long V8
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
228 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
553 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
19.48 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
55 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
56 mpg
city
12 mpg
56 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1012 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
1012 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
88.5 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
