The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 400 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 64,500

€ 93,500

€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,500
ⓘ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 h long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 h long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
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
113.4
199
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 h long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
12.9 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 h long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 DPF
Mercedes S 400 h long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CAR*
Engine Code
M 276.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 h long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 h long
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 h long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h long
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 400 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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