The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 71,900
€ 85,300
€ 71,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 5.1 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 long
1450
1903
2129
1485
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
3001
5175
3165
5226
5175 mm
Length
5226 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 long
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2535 kg
Weight Difference:
278 kg
12.45 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CAR*
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.29 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
7.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
595 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
559 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
