Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
9.6
Real fuel consumption:
9.6 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1160 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML
Used also on Audi A6
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:
5.08 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 2 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
