Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 290 NM more 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):
11.4
12.0
The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Phaeton over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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