The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 89,300
€ 93,100
€ 89,300
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 considerably. The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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
113.4
199
124.6
206.5
199 in
Length
206.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
1179 lb
21.56 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
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 V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
690 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
234.5 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 V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
