The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 91,100

€ 63,600

€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long is 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
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
124.6
206.5
113.4
199
206.5 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
8.41 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W222/X222
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 642.867
Engine Code
*BMK*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
222 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.75 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
40 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
737 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
737 mi
583 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
197.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
121.3 kWh
197.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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