The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 79,700
€ 80,300
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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 V8 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
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
113.4
199
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
7.85 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 642.868
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
12 mpg
city
24 mpg
25 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
430 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
150.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
