The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 81,400
€ 85,600
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
57.1
75.1
83.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
118.1
203.9
119.5
201.8
203.9 in
Length
201.8 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
756 lb
14.83 %
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
658 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
853 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
