The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 97,400
 Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d long
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400

ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
203.9 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.37 %
Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long

▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data