The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 146,000
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 115,000
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton W12
€ 146,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000

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 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 W12
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
564 lb
10.68 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
518 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
465 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
16 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
24 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
386 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
274.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data