The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 79,300
€ 115,700
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700
ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long W12
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
119.5
200
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 W12
4299 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1076 lb
20.02 %
General
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.975
Engine Code
*BRN*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
29 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
528 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
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 350
200.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
