The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 85,600
€ 116,500
€ 85,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘ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 2.6 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
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.8
113.4
199.2
201.8 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
4343 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
930 lb
17.64 %
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)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
OM 656.929
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
282 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
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
272 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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15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
15.4 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
46 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
37 mpg
city
11 mpg
53 mpg
highway
22 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
853 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
853 mi
386 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
104.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
