The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 91,100
 Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes S 350 d long
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
124.6
206.5
199.2 in
Length
206.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
6.28 %
Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 d long
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BGH*
Engine Code
OM 642.867
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 d long
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 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
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 d long

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
737 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data