The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 81,800

€ 89,400

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V8
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.4
113.4
199.2
201.4 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
10.39 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
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 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 V8
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
16.97 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
43 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
50 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
791 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
791 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
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
113.1 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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