The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 93,600
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 85,900
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
203.7 in
Length
205.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
996 lb
17.91 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*AJS*
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI 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).
160.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data