The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 119,800

€ 88,900

€ 119,800
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 8 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
1450
1903
2129
1494
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1494 mm
3001
5175
3165
5255
5175 mm
Length
5255 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
2438 kg
Kerb Weight
1990 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2720 kg

Weight Difference:
448 kg
18.38 %

General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
V12 petrol 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
5998 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 bhp
282 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
560 NM
600 NM
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
85 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long
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5.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.06 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long W12
5.49 kg/bhp
7.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
19 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
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 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
472 kg
Maximum Payload
730 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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