The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 79,300
€ 68,000
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 is an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
10.72 %
General
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
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
*BKL*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.04 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350
22 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
528 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350
528 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350
200.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
