The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 80,700
€ 89,300
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V10 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
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
1157 lb
21.16 %
General
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton 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 V10 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
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 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 V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.08 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
548 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350
193.3 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
