The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 81,400

€ 71,900

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
75.1
83.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
75.1 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
119.5
200.6
203.9 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
756 lb
14.83 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 651.961

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
658 mi
Range
905 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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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