The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 89,100
€ 76,100
€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 long is 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton long V6
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
205.7
118.1
203.7
205.7 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton long V6
4464 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
11.02 %
General
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton long V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
*BKL*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
16.66 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
23 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
543 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
543 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
195.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
