Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
7.7
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
8.6 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1140 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1510 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
470'000 km
630'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
3 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Used also on Mercedes E klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
5.06 m
5.04 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is larger. Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class.
Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 385 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
