The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)

€ 79,200
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 108,600
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
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 W12
4211 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
1164 lb
21.66 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
13.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.94 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
23 mpg
city
10 mpg
39 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data