The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 82,200
 Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17) Mercedes S 300 h
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200

ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 300 h
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h 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 (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 300 h 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 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 300 h
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
Mercedes S 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 300 h
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 300 h
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAR*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 300 h
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 300 h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h
18 mpg
city
56 mpg
31 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
1012 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data