The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 76,900
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 350
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 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 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 V6 TDI DPF
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
745 lb
15.13 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
*CAR*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350
268 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
15.59 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350
559 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
189.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data