The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 90,800

€ 71,900

€ 90,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 400 is 5.9 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
1496
1899
2130
1450
1903
2129
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1496 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5116
3001
5175
5116 mm
Length
5175 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
238 kg
10.66 %

General
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
*CAR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
480 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400
6.08 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400
34 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
518 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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