The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 400 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 79,700
€ 87,600
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton V8 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 h.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 400 h
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
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 400 h
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
697 lb
14.11 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 400 h
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Mercedes S 400 h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 276.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 h
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 h
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 400 h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 h
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.94 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
12.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 400 h
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes S 400 h
12 mpg
city
37 mpg
25 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
430 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
725 mi
Mercedes S 400 h
Environmental Impact
246.2 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 V8
246.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes S 400 h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 400 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
