Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.2
10.1
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 315 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
890 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1160 km on highway
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
560 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Phaeton has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class.
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
