The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 95,600
 Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is 6.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
75.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
124.6
205.7
199.2 in
Length
205.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5732 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
10.65 %
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
699 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data