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.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
5.18 m
5.08 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Phaeton is 10 cm longer 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. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
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
