The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 95,600
€ 73,500
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
118.1
203.7
205.7 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
9.55 %
General
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
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 long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.974
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
295 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
284 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
15.09 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
29 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
699 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
699 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
151.6 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
