The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 86,300
€ 75,500
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,500
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350
57.1
74.9
83.4
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
118.1
203.9
119.5
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
818 lb
16.48 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
21 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
490 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
216 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
216 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
