Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 47 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 220 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.2
11.4
The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 270 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Volkswagen Phaeton 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
