The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 81,800
€ 68,000
€ 81,800
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 2.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
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
201.4
113.4
199
201.4 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
10.49 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
16.97 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
43 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
50 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
791 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
113.1 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
