The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 94,200
 Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
119.5
201.8
199 in
Length
201.8 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
7.74 %
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*CAR*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d
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