The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 85,600
€ 104,500
€ 85,600
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 7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.6 cm taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
1496
1899
2130
1450
1903
2129
1899 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1496 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5125
2881
5055
5125 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
1970 kg
Kerb Weight
2396 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg
Weight Difference:
426 kg
17.78 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2925 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
282 bhp
414 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
600 NM
550 NM
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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6.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
6.99 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
55 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
44 mpg
city
12 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
26 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
853 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
853 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
374 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
720 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
