The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 75,500
€ 68,700
€ 75,500
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 a little. The Mercedes S 350 is 2.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
1473
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1473 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5080
2881
5055
5080 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
1880 kg
Kerb Weight
2184 kg
2475 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
304 kg
13.92 %
General
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
*BKL*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350
350 NM
315 NM
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
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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7.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350
7.01 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
28 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
554 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350
554 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
191.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
242 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
