The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 90,400
€ 77,400
€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.8
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 FSI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
6.91 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
13.19 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
45 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
52 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
836 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
836 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
107 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
