The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 87,600
€ 116,500
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘ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 h is 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton W12
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
113.4
199.2
201.4 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton W12
4244 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1030 lb
19.53 %
General
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton W12
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
328 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h
457 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
12.94 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
39 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
37 mpg
city
11 mpg
41 mpg
highway
22 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
725 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
725 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
113.6 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 h
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
