The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 81,800
€ 70,500
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.4
113.4
199
201.4 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
6.44 %
General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
W222/X222
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
19.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
19.48 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
53 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
50 mpg
city
14 mpg
55 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
989 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
989 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
90.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
