The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 76,900
€ 93,600
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long 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
118.1
203.7
200.6 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
1382 lb
24.86 %
General
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long 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 long 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 long V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long 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 long V10 TDI
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
15.59 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350
24 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
559 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 350
559 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350
189.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
