The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 88,700
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long is 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
205.7 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
4.61 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.868
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
18.49 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
32 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
706 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
150.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data