The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 87,200

€ 77,400

€ 87,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
10.63 %

General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
*CMV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
328 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
457 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12.94 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
37 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
119.4 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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