The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 81,500
€ 87,800
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,800
ⓘ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 V8 is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h long.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 300 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 V8
Mercedes S 300 h long
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
9.19 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 300 h long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 300 h long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h long
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 300 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 h long
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h long
12 mpg
city
56 mpg
25 mpg
highway
56 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
430 mi
Range
1012 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h long
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 300 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
