The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 78,200

€ 82,100

€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI 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 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
13.38 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
658 mi
Range
726 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
726 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
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).
158.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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