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
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
201.4 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
10.66 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data