The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
€ 104,500
€ 87,300
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 W12 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
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Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
10 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
37 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
708 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
708 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
