The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 87,300
€ 115,700
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long 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
124.6
206.5
118.1
203.7
206.5 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long W12
4354 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1021 lb
19 %
General
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long 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 long
VW Phaeton long 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
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
254 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
457 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long 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 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
17.14 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
42 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
33 mpg
city
11 mpg
49 mpg
highway
22 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
777 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
115.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
