The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 90,800
 Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800

ⓘ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 TDI is 6.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
1903
2118
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
3001
5179
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
3035
5116
5179 mm
Length
5116 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2640 kg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 kg
13.82 %
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes S 400
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
480 NM
Mercedes S 400

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

▶ REPLAY
9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.08 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.77 kg/bhp
6.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 400
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data