The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 300 h long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 104,500

€ 87,800

€ 104,500
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 W12 is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 h long.
VW Phaeton W12
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 W12
Mercedes S 300 h long
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
796 lb
15.07 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 300 h long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
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Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 h long
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 300 h long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 h long
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 300 h long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 300 h long
10 mpg
city
56 mpg
22 mpg
highway
56 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
1012 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
1012 mi
Mercedes S 300 h long
Environmental Impact
295.5 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 W12
295.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes S 300 h long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 300 h long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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