The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 152,700
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 68,000
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6
€ 152,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000

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 V6.
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.64 %
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
537 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
590 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

 REPLAY
8.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
8.91 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
22 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
533 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
198.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data