The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 V10 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
1124 lb
20.56 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*AJS*
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
28 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
905 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data