The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 84,800

€ 76,100

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 long is 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
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
124.6
205.7
118.1
203.7
205.7 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6
4542 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
9.49 %

General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long 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 long
254 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long V6
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17.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.88 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
35 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
759 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
759 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long 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).
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 long
139.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long 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 long
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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