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:
14.1 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 0.9 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
