The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 70,500
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 90,800
 Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400
€ 70,500
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 FSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
7.39 %
Mercedes S 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
13.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
478 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data