The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 86,000

€ 68,000

€ 86,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 d is 6.1 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
1496
1899
2130
1450
1903
2129
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1496 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5116
2881
5055
5116 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2184 kg
2715 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
7.28 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.867
Engine Code
*BKL*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
620 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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7.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.97 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
50 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
763 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
763 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
117.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
690 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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