The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 79,200

€ 70,500

€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
11.33 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 V6 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
*CMV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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13.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.94 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
679 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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