The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 141,400
€ 60,000
€ 141,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 63 AMG long is 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
206.4 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
2.79 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
518 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
9 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
16 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
23 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
375 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
375 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
282.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
