The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 86,300
€ 91,300
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,300
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.9
124.6
205.7
203.9 in
Length
205.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4963 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
9.15 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 FSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
276 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17.98 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
21 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
490 mi
Range
637 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
490 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
216 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 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
