Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.1
12.0
Real fuel consumption:
14.2 l/100km
13.2 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
1050 km on highway
630 km with real consumption
680 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:
5.06 m
5.08 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
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
