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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400vsVolkswagen Phideon 480V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Phideon

480V6

299 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
306hp228kW
299hp223kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,029km640mi
Calculated
824km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,009mm118in
Front track
1,624mm64in
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Rear track
1,637mm64in
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Trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400Volkswagen Phideon 480V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 4006,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenPhideon480V65,250-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Phideon 480V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
2,025 kg
4,464 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 4006.8 s
VolkswagenPhideon480V66.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 has more power, Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 480V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 and Volkswagen Phideon 480V6: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
1,029 km
640 mi
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
824 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
299 hp
223 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhideon480V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400VolkswagenPhideon480V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,029 km
640 mi
824 km
512 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400Volkswagen Phideon 480V6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 205 km (128 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volkswagen Phideon 480V6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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