The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 87,200
€ 93,600
€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 HYBRID is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long 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
118.1
203.7
201.4 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
1316 lb
23.67 %
General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long 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 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long 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 HYBRID
328 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
457 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long 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 HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12.94 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
37 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
690 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
690 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 HYBRID
119.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
