The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 58,300
€ 90,800
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800
ⓘ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 400.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400
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 400
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
