Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
8.7
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.6 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1260 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
3 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.06 m
5.08 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
560 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Phaeton has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class.
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
