The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 71,900
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 116,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500

ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
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 W12
4343 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
930 lb
17.64 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.961
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
21.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.61 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
34 mpg
city
11 mpg
47 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
905 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
905 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
117.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data