The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 115,700

€ 88,900

€ 115,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,900
ⓘ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 shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
206.9
203.7 in
Length
206.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
988 lb
18.38 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*BRN*
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 350 d long
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.56 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
15.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
53 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
386 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
853 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
274.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1609 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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