The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 71,900
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
200.6 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
642 lb
12.88 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
242 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
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
905 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
658 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data