The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 71,900
€ 87,000
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200.6
118.1
203.7
200.6 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
4343 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
780 lb
15.22 %
General
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.961
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
34 mpg
city
12 mpg
47 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
905 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
427 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
248.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
