The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 68,000
€ 85,600
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,600
ⓘ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 d.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
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 d
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
7.29 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 642.867
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 d
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 d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
46 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
