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 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
205.7
199 in
Length
205.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
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
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data