The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 81,800

€ 89,400

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 5.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V8
1496
1899
2130
1450
1903
2118
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2118 mm
1496 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5116
2881
5059
5116 mm
Length
5059 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V8
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2182 kg
2655 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg

Weight Difference:
227 kg
10.4 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V8
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*BGH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 bhp
330 bhp
VW Phaeton V8
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
620 NM
430 NM
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V8
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7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
7.7 kg/bhp
6.61 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
51 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
40 mpg
city
16 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
791 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
791 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
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 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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