The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 68,000
€ 97,400
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400
ⓘ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 V6 is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
124.6
206.9
199 in
Length
206.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400 d long
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
4.98 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400 d long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400 d long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d long
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
