The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 87,000
€ 94,200
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 V8 is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
118.1
203.7
119.5
201.8
203.7 in
Length
201.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
11.36 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Mercedes S 400 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
25 mpg
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
427 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
