The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 98,300
€ 93,600
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 V8 is 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d long
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
118.1
203.9
124.6
206.9
203.9 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d long
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
10.92 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d long
▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
26 mpg
highway
52 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
447 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
107 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
