The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 77,400
€ 90,400
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 d
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199.2
119.5
201.8
199.2 in
Length
201.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 d
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
6.91 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*CMV*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
52 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
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).
107 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
