The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 87,600
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 h
€ 81,400
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 h is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long 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 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
201.4 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
855 lb
16.77 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
328 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 h

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
12.94 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
39 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
725 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 h
113.6 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data