The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 85,900

€ 78,200

€ 85,900
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long is 5.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5226
3001
5175
5226 mm
Length
5175 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
2070 kg
Kerb Weight
2251 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2770 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
8.04 %

General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.932
Engine Code
*CMV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 bhp
276 bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
540 NM
370 NM
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
8.92 kg/bhp
8.16 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
36 mpg
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
717 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
717 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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).
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
160.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
273 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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