The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 71,900
€ 65,800
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
11.78 %
General
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 V6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.961
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
905 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
