The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 81,500
€ 88,900
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,900
ⓘ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 V8 is 20 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.4 cm lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
1450
1903
2129
1494
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1494 mm
2881
5055
3165
5255
5055 mm
Length
5255 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
2241 kg
Kerb Weight
1990 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2720 kg
Weight Difference:
251 kg
11.2 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4172 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 bhp
282 bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
430 NM
600 NM
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
▶ REPLAY
6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.06 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V8
6.79 kg/bhp
7.06 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
22 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
430 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
853 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
310 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
730 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
