The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

€ 77,500
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 111,300
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) VW Phaeton W12
€ 77,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,300

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
113.4
199
200.6 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
4475 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
807 lb
15.28 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19.29 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
38 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
717 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
160.5 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
160.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data