The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 77,400
€ 87,600
€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 h.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 h
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
201.4
199.2 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 h
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
10.63 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 h
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 h
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h
▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
28 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
