The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 58,300
€ 81,800
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800
ⓘ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 V6 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
50 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
216 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
