The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 76,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 81,400
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
200.6 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
13.75 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
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 long 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 long V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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
139.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data