The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 79,200
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 63,600
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 TDI DPF
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
712 lb
14.46 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 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
*BMK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
13.94 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
197.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data