The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 85,600
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 85,600
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 BlueTEC is 2.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.8 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
201.4 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
10.43 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.867
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.57 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
40 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
737 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
121.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data