The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 85,300
Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes S 350 long
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 85,300
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 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
124.6
205.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
205.7 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
12.45 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
16.08 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
559 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
189.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data