The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 77,400
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 85,600
 Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d
€ 77,400
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 FSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
119.5
201.4
199.2 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
5.98 %
Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CMV*
Engine Code
OM 642.867
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
Environmental Impact
216 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data