The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 78,200
€ 85,900
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 FSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
8.04 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 FSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CMV*
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
38 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
160.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
