The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 87,300
 Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
119.5
200.6
203.9 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
15.56 %
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
708 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
708 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data