The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 75,300
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 80,300
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
203.7 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
9.27 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
26 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
150.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data