The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 115,000
€ 90,400
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘ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 7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 400 d.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d
1450
1903
2129
1496
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
2881
5055
3035
5125
5055 mm
Length
5125 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d
2396 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2705 kg
Weight Difference:
391 kg
16.32 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*BRN*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
560 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 400 d
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d
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5.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
5.4 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
19 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
386 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
836 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
107 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
107 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
514 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
