The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 93,600
€ 87,500
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 5.1 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
1450
1903
2129
1485
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
3001
5175
3165
5226
5175 mm
Length
5226 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
2522 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
3030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2555 kg
Weight Difference:
547 kg
21.69 %
General
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4921 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
309 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
750 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
750 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
8.16 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
490 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
308 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
