The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 87,600
€ 89,300
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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
201.4
113.4
199
201.4 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
1224 lb
22.39 %
General
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton V10 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 V10 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
328 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
457 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
12.94 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
39 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
41 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
725 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
725 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 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).
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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
113.6 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
