The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 141,400
€ 93,600
€ 141,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 63 AMG long is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.4
118.1
203.7
206.4 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4663 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
897 lb
16.13 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
518 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
9 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
16 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
23 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
375 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
375 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
282.3 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
