The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 65,800
€ 87,300
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199
124.6
206.5
199 in
Length
206.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
8.88 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
