The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 76,500
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 68,000
 VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
8.66 %
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
759 mi
462 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data