The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 60,000
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 71,900
 Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 60,000
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 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.19 %
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 651.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
201 hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
25 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
905 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
905 mi
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data