The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

€ 161,400
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 111,300
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) VW Phaeton W12
€ 161,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,300

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 9.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
124.6
208.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
113.4
199
208.4 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
719 lb
13.61 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
604 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
604 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
664 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
664 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

 REPLAY
7.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
7.56 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
21 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
388 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
212.1 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
426 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data