The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 68,700

€ 86,000

€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,000
ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
1450
1903
2129
1496
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
2881
5055
3035
5116
5055 mm
Length
5116 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2715 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
7.28 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 petrol 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
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
620 NM
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
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
462 mi
Range
763 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
763 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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