The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 78,200
€ 92,700
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
206.9
203.7 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
8.93 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*CMV*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
20 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
27 mpg
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
478 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1609 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
