The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 81,400

€ 87,600

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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, 0.9 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 h.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
1450
1908
2118
1496
1899
2130
1908 mm
Width
1899 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
3001
5179
3035
5116
5179 mm
Length
5116 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
2313 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2595 kg

Weight Difference:
388 kg
16.77 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 276.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes S 400 h
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 400 h
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 h
▶ REPLAY
9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.87 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.56 kg/bhp
5.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
658 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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