The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 87,600
€ 98,300
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V8
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
201.4
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 V8
4244 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
767 lb
15.31 %
General
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
328 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
457 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
12.94 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
39 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
725 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
725 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
113.6 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
