Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 162 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 439 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
14.5
15.0
Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
900 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
5.06 m
5.21 m
Width:
1.91 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 4 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