The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 108,600

€ 93,100

€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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
124.6
206.5
203.7 in
Length
206.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
1087 lb
20.22 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
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Engine Code
M 276.960

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
10 mpg
city
36 mpg
22 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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