The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 350 d long 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 104,500
€ 92,700
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 W12 is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 d long.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.8
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.8 in
113.4
199
124.6
206.9
199 in
Length
206.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
763 lb
14.44 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
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Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
282 hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 d long
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 350 d long
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes S 350 d long
10 mpg
city
35 mpg
22 mpg
highway
49 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
359 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
791 mi
Mercedes S 350 d long
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes S 350 d long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 d long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1609 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
