The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 73,700

€ 72,500

€ 73,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 3.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
1485
1871
2120
1450
1908
2118
1871 mm
Width
1908 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5096
2881
5059
5096 mm
Length
5059 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2261 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg

Weight Difference:
306 kg
13.53 %

General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code
*CEX*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 bhp
242 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
500 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.43 kg/bhp
9.34 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
736 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
736 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
156.4 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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