The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 81,400
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 79,300
 Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes S 350
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
119.5
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
800 lb
15.69 %
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 272.975
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 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
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
16.04 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 350
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
528 mi
Mercedes S 350
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).
200.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data