The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 79,300
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes S 350
€ 78,200
 VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200

ⓘ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 V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 V6 FSI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6107 lb
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
664 lb
13.38 %
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V6 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.975
Engine Code
*CMV*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

Performance

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
528 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 350
200.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data