The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 58,300
€ 82,200
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 V6 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 h
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
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 h
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 h
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 h
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 h
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 h
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
15 mpg
city
56 mpg
27 mpg
highway
56 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
1012 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
Environmental Impact
216 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
