The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 80,700
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 350
€ 116,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
200.6 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
963 lb
18.26 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton 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 W12
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
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 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton 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 W12

Performance

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
16.08 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
30 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350
548 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350
193.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data