The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)

€ 91,300
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 77,400
 VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 91,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long is 6.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 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 V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
113.4
199.2
205.7 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
5.05 %
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 long
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 long
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

▶ REPLAY
14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14.93 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
29 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
637 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
637 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
153.5 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data