The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 97,400
€ 87,000
€ 97,400
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 d long is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 400 d long
VW Phaeton long V8
58.8
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
58.8 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.9
118.1
203.7
206.9 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 d long
VW Phaeton long V8
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
10.72 %
General
Mercedes S 400 d long
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 long
VW Phaeton long V8
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
335 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 d long
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 400 d long
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
13.66 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 d long
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
42 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
35 mpg
city
12 mpg
49 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
777 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
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 d long
115.2 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 d long
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
