The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 77,500
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500

ⓘ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 8.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
1903
2118
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
3001
5179
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3035
5096
5179 mm
Length
5096 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2030 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2630 kg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
285 kg
12.31 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
500 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
9.77 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
33 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
160.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data