The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 82,200
€ 108,600
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
933 lb
17.36 %
General
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long W12
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
228 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h
553 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
19.48 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
55 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
56 mpg
city
10 mpg
56 mpg
highway
22 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1012 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
1012 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
88.5 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 h
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
