The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 81,400
€ 87,500
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
745 lb
14.61 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
658 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
