The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 75,500
€ 104,500
€ 75,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes S 350 is an inch longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
58
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 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200
113.4
199
200 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
4145 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1138 lb
21.54 %
General
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
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
*BAN*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
406 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
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
15.47 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 350
23 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
554 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 350
554 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350
191.4 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
