The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 93,600
 Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d long
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘ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 DPF is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 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
58.8 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
206.9
199 in
Length
206.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6041 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
9.32 %
Mercedes S 400 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d long
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d long
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 long
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 long

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
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).
107 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data