The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 76,100
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 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 (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
119.5
201.4
203.7 in
Length
201.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
708 lb
14.11 %
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 642.861
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
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data