The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 63,600
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 96,700
 Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 400 long
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700

ⓘ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 DPF is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 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 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
124.6
206.5
199 in
Length
206.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 long
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 long

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 long
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 long

▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 long
Environmental Impact
197.5 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 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data