The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 78,200
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 81,800
 Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
119.5
201.4
203.9 in
Length
201.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
15.56 %
Mercedes S 350 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data