The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 85,300
€ 111,300
€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,300
ⓘ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 long is 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton W12
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
113.4
199
205.7 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton W12
4310 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
General
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 long
VW Phaeton W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.965
Engine Code
*BRN*
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
268 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 350 long
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
16.08 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
24 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
32 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
559 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
559 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
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 long
189.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 350 long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
