The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 350 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 104,500
€ 82,200
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 W12 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d
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 W12
Mercedes S 350 d
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
972 lb
18.4 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
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Engine Code
OM 642.861
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 d
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d
10 mpg
city
37 mpg
22 mpg
highway
51 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
821 mi
Mercedes S 350 d
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
