The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 93,500
€ 60,000
€ 93,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 400 h long is 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 400 h long
VW Phaeton V6
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
124.6
206.5
113.4
199
206.5 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 h long
VW Phaeton V6
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
5.41 %
General
Mercedes S 400 h long
VW Phaeton V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 h long
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.960
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h long
328 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 400 h long
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 400 h long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h long
13.07 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 h long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h long
39 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
41 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
725 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 400 h long
725 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h long
113.6 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 h long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
