The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 115,000

€ 80,300

€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199
119.5
200.6
199 in
Length
200.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
730 lb
13.82 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
3D
Generation
W221
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BRN*
Engine Code
OM 642.868

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
11 mpg
city
24 mpg
22 mpg
highway
41 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
386 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
150.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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