The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 87,200

€ 76,100

€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 V6.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long 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
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 V6
4244 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
774 lb
15.43 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 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 HYBRID
328 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12.94 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
37 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
690 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
690 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
119.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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