The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 155,800

€ 70,500

€ 155,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 63 AMG long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
59
75.4
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
208.1
113.4
199
208.1 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
6008 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
3.9 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
*CMV*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
577 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
664 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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7.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
7.91 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
23 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
423 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
195.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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