The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 90,800
€ 87,000
€ 90,800
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 400 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 400
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 400
VW Phaeton long V8
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
725 lb
14.15 %
General
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
328 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 400
354 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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13.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
13.41 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 400
28 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
518 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 400
518 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
159.2 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
