The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 89,400
€ 108,600
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,600
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long W12
58.9
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.8
118.1
203.7
201.8 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long W12
4464 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
911 lb
16.95 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long W12
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long W12
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
282 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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15.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
15.83 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
43 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
35 mpg
city
10 mpg
49 mpg
highway
22 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
791 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
295.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
