The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 95,600
€ 86,300
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 long is 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
118.1
203.9
205.7 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
10.26 %
General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
W221
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 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.974
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
699 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
