The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 83,000
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 83,000
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4365 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
11.33 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
637 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
637 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
153.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data