The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 60,000

€ 81,800

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.99 %

General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BKL*
Engine Code
OM 651.921

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
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
228 hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
19.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
14 mpg
city
50 mpg
25 mpg
highway
55 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
989 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
989 mi
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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