The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 87,300
€ 78,200
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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
118.1
203.7
206.5 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
12.25 %
General
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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 long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
254 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
457 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
17.14 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
42 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
49 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
777 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
115.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
