The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 76,500
€ 58,300
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5096
2881
5055
5096 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2610 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
7.85 kg/bhp
8.38 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
759 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
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 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
