The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 115,700

€ 73,700

€ 115,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,700
ⓘ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 W12 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI 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 W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
1065 lb
19.81 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BRN*
Engine Code
OM 642.930

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
18.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
11 mpg
city
23 mpg
22 mpg
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
736 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
156.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
156.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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