The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 76,100

€ 89,100

€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
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
118.1
203.7
124.6
205.7
203.7 in
Length
205.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 long
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
11.02 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 V6
Mercedes S 350 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 272.965

4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
543 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
543 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
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).
195.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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