The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 87,300
€ 78,200
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 long is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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
124.6
206.5
118.1
203.9
206.5 in
Length
203.9 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
14.7 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
254 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
17.14 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
42 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
777 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
115.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
