The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)

€ 71,900
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 60,000
 VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
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
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.19 %
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)

General

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.961
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
47 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
905 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data