Mercedes S class engine produces 32 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Despite less power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.1
15.6
Real fuel consumption:
12.6 l/100km
16.3 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
710 km with real consumption
550 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.
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres less than that of 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
