The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 90,400

€ 64,500

€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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
201.8
113.4
199
201.8 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
10.22 %

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

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 TDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*CAR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
335 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
13.19 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
45 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
836 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
836 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
107 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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