The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 400 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 116,500
€ 97,400
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton W12 is 7.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 d long.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
113.4
199.2
124.6
206.9
199.2 in
Length
206.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
699 lb
13.26 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
V12 gasoline 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
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 d long
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 d long
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d long
11 mpg
city
35 mpg
22 mpg
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
386 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d long
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 400 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
