The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 87,000
€ 87,200
€ 87,000
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 V8 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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
201.4
203.7 in
Length
201.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
880 lb
17.18 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
12 mpg
city
36 mpg
25 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
427 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
