Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 97 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.0
15.6
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
820 km on highway
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Mercedes S class is 15 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.
Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
