The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 d long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
€ 87,300

€ 58,300

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 d long is 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
206.5 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton V6
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %

General
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.861
Engine Code
*BKL*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
254 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 d long
457 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
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17.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
17.14 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
42 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
49 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
777 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
777 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
115.2 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 d long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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