The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 82,100
€ 86,300
€ 82,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 long is 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
118.1
203.9
205.7 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
10.92 %
General
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 642.930
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
232 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
19.05 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
31 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
726 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
726 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
158.4 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
