The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 89,200
€ 90,800
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800
ⓘ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.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400
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
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
725 lb
14.15 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
25 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
430 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
