The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 80,700
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 350
€ 68,700
 VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
10.49 %
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 272.965
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.08 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350
193.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
386 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