Volkswagen Phaeton is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 56 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
13.1
Real fuel consumption:
13.3 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 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
910 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
630 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:
5.16 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Mercedes S class is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
500 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Volkswagen Phaeton has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 385 percent more cases than Volkswagen Phaeton, so Volkswagen Phaeton quality is probably significantly better
