The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 91,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 119,800
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 91,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800

ⓘ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 long is 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
205.7 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long W12
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
866 lb
16.11 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
302 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
29 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
36 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
637 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
637 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
153.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data