The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 76,100
€ 89,400
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 d
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
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
118.1
203.7
119.5
201.8
203.7 in
Length
201.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 d
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
11.02 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.83 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
15.83 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
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 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
