The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 70,500

€ 87,200

€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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 in
113.4
199
124.6
205.1
199 in
Length
205.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
7.39 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 272.975

4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
268 hp
Mercedes S 350 long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 long
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
478 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
478 mi
523 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
202.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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