The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 350 long 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09)
€ 72,500
€ 83,400
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘ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 15.1 cm shorter, 3.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
1450
1908
2118
1473
1871
2120
1908 mm
Width
1871 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1473 mm
2881
5059
3165
5210
5059 mm
Length
5210 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
2261 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
336 kg
14.86 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 272.965
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
350 NM
Mercedes S 350 long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 long
▶ REPLAY
9.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.34 kg/bhp
7.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 350 long
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
658 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
554 mi
Mercedes S 350 long
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 350 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 350 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
