The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 86,300
€ 82,200
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 FSI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 h
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
118.1
203.9
119.5
201.4
203.9 in
Length
201.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 h
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
10.48 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 h
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 h
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CMV*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 h
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
21 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
14 mpg
city
56 mpg
28 mpg
highway
56 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
1012 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
490 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
Environmental Impact
216 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
216 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
