The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 90,400
 Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
74.8
83.9
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
203.9 in
Length
201.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
13.32 %
Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

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

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
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

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
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).
107 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data