The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 96,700
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 121,400
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 96,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400

ⓘ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 long is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 400 long
VW Phaeton long W12
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
124.6
206.5
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
206.5 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 400 long
VW Phaeton long W12
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
800 lb
14.91 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes S 400 long
VW Phaeton long W12
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 400 long
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.824
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 400 long
328 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 400 long
354 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 400 long
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long
13.91 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 400 long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
28 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
518 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
159.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 400 long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1499 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data