The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 94,200
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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 d is 2.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.8 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
201.8 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
8.89 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
13.56 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
777 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
115.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data