The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)

€ 81,800
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 108,600
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long W12
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
118.1
203.7
201.4 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1065 lb
19.81 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long W12
W222/X222
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
16.97 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
34 mpg
city
10 mpg
50 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
791 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data