The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 79,200
€ 89,400
€ 79,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2118
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5096
2881
5059
5096 mm
Length
5059 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
2182 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg
Weight Difference:
272 kg
12.47 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.950
Engine Code
*BGH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 bhp
330 bhp
VW Phaeton V8
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
370 NM
430 NM
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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6.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
6.32 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
679 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
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 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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