The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 152,700
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 152,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

ⓘ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 V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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 MCT (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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 V10 TDI
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
12.49 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton 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 V10 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
537 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
590 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
8.91 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
22 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
533 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
198.9 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data