The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 63,600
€ 87,500
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 DPF is 17.1 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
1450
1903
2129
1485
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
2881
5055
3165
5226
5055 mm
Length
5226 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2555 kg
Weight Difference:
258 kg
11.55 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 DPF
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 276.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
222 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
450 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
370 NM
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
10.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
10.06 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
29 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
583 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
670 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
