The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 81,800
€ 104,500
€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton 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
201.4
113.4
199
201.4 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
254 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
16.97 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
43 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
34 mpg
city
10 mpg
50 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 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 W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
