The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 90,400

€ 73,500

€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
1496
1899
2130
1450
1903
2129
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1496 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5125
3001
5175
5125 mm
Length
5175 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
228 kg
10.21 %

General
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton long 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
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 bhp
237 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
700 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
5.99 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
54 mpg
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
836 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
836 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
107 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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