The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 89,400

€ 77,500

€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199.2
119.5
200.6
199.2 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
6.96 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 642.932

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
232 hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
38 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
447 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
717 mi
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
160.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
160.5 kWh
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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