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

€ 85,600

€ 68,700
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 7 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
5125
5055 mm
Length
5125 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
9.8 %

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
Rear-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
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
282 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
600 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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 350 d
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.99 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
6.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
462 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
720 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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