The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 79,200
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 98,300
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
200.6 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
4211 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
800 lb
15.96 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

▶ REPLAY
13.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.94 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
144 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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data