Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 290 NM more 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):
11.4
12.0
The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Phaeton over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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
