The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 89,100

€ 64,500

€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 350 long is 17.1 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3165
5226
2881
5055
5226 mm
Length
5055 mm
3165 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2233 kg
2610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
208 kg
9.31 %

General
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
*CAR*

3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 bhp
230 bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
350 NM
450 NM
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
7.56 kg/bhp
9.71 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
27 mpg
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
543 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
543 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
195.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
242 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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