The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 79,300
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes S 350
€ 93,600
 VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘ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 350 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
119.5
200
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
200 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6680 lb
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
1261 lb
22.68 %
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.975
Engine Code
*AJS*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
528 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350
200.8 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data