The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 87,800
€ 93,600
€ 87,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 long is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 300 h long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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
124.6
206.5
118.1
203.7
206.5 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 h long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
1074 lb
19.32 %
General
Mercedes S 300 h long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 300 h long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*AJS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h long
228 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 h long
553 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 300 h long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
19.68 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 h long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h long
55 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
56 mpg
city
14 mpg
56 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1012 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 300 h long
1012 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h long
88.5 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 h long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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