The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 71,900

€ 64,500

€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5096
2881
5055
5096 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1970 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
263 kg
11.78 %

General
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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
*CAR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
9.8 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
905 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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