The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 84,800
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
€ 119,800
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800

ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 W12
4542 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
833 lb
15.5 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long W12
W221
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 long
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.862
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
35 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
44 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
759 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
139.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data