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):
12.0
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 3.6 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 540 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:
750 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
820 km on highway
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:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.21 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
Mercedes S class is 15 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
