The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 65,800
![VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Phaeton_3D-02.png)
€ 86,000
![Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_S_W222.webp)
€ 65,800
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 TDI is 6.1 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2715 kg
![VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Phaeton_3D-02.png)
Weight Difference:
208 kg
9.31 %
![Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
![](graphbase/drivetrain/AWD.png)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
![](graphbase/drivetrain/AWD.png)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CEX*
Engine Code
OM 642.867
![](graphbase/engines/Mercedes-Benz_OM_642.png)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
620 NM
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/VW_Phaeton_3D-02.png)
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_S_W222.png)
Mercedes S 350 d
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
31 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
763 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
763 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
690 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
![](graphbase/koffer/KL.png)
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data