The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 68,700
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6
€ 77,500
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
7.06 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
160.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data