Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 30 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):
12.0
13.1
Real fuel consumption:
13.2 l/100km
14.2 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
910 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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
