The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 87,200
 Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200

ⓘ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, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 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 (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
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 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
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 HYBRID
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
855 lb
16.77 %
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
690 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data