The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 81,800
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 98,300
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300

ⓘ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 d is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long V8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
201.4 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long V8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
13.99 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
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 d
VW Phaeton long V8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8

Performance

Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
16.97 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
43 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
50 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data