The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 68,700
€ 80,700
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,700
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350
1450
1903
2129
1485
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
2881
5055
3035
5096
5055 mm
Length
5096 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2555 kg
Weight Difference:
229 kg
10.49 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.29 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
7.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
462 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
548 mi
Mercedes S 350
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).
193.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
