The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 78,200
€ 87,300
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 FSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
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
124.6
206.5
203.7 in
Length
206.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
9.59 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 FSI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CMV*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
14 mpg
city
50 mpg
27 mpg
highway
55 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
