The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 76,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 98,300
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300

ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
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 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
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 V8
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
12.23 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V8
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
17.31 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data