The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 93,600
€ 87,200
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
205.1
203.7 in
Length
205.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
1162 lb
20.9 %
General
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 long
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 272.975
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Mercedes S 350 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
