The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 80,700
€ 73,500
€ 80,700
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 350 is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200.6
118.1
203.7
200.6 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
12.45 %
General
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 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 V6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
*CEX*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.08 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
548 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 350
193.3 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
