The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 87,300
€ 73,500
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 long is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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
124.6
206.5
118.1
203.7
206.5 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
8.88 %
General
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W222/X222
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
228 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
553 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
19.68 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
53 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
989 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
989 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
90.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
