The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 73,500
€ 75,500
€ 73,500
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 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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 in
118.1
203.7
119.5
200
203.7 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
778 lb
15.8 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Mercedes S 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 350
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
621 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350
Environmental Impact
185.2 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 TDI
185.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
