The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 63,600
€ 71,900
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
11.78 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
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 DPF
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BMK*
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
583 mi
Range
905 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
197.5 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 DPF
197.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
