Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Phaeton has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Phaeton can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Phaeton. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
5.15 m
5.10 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
500 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
