The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 85,900
 Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
1903
2129
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
2881
5055
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3165
5226
5055 mm
Length
5226 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2655 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
7.3 %
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CAR*
Engine Code
OM 642.932
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
232 bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
540 NM
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
160.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data