The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 108,600
€ 93,600
€ 108,600
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 W12 is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
206.9
203.7 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
911 lb
16.95 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
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Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d long
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
10 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
52 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
Environmental Impact
295.5 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 W12
295.5 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
