The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 79,200
€ 72,500
€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
75.1
83.4
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
200.6
113.4
199.2
200.6 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
774 lb
15.53 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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13.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.94 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
679 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
