The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 89,200
€ 83,000
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,000
ⓘ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 V8 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
119.5
200.6
203.7 in
Length
200.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
758 lb
14.79 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
302 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
25 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
430 mi
Range
637 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
637 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
