The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 78,200

€ 90,800

€ 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 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
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 TDI
Mercedes S 400
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
13.81 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
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
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400
▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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