The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 152,700
		
					 
					€ 70,000
					
					 
					€ 152,700
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 70,000
				ⓘ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  7.2 inches longer,  1.3 inches narrower and  1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
				
				Mercedes S 63 AMG long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI
				58.5
							
							73.7
							
							83.5
							
						57.1
							
							74.9
															
							83.4
							
						73.7 in
					Width
					74.9 in
				83.5 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					83.4 in
				58.5 in
					Height
					57.1 in
				124.6
							
							206.4
							
						113.4
							
							199.2
							
						206.4 in
					Length
					199.2 in
				124.6 in
					Wheelbase
					113.4 in
				Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI
				4784 lb
					Curb Weight
					4923 lb
				5941 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
6085 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								139 lb
									2.82 %
								 
								General
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
					VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
				V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
	
					Engine Type
					V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
				Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*CEX*

4
Valves
					4
8
Cylinders
					6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
					3 L / 147 cu in
537 hp
						at 5500 rpm
					Power
					237 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Mercedes S 63 AMG long
						537 hp
						237 hp
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI
					590 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					369 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Mercedes S 63 AMG long
						590 lb‑ft
						369 lb‑ft
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI
					Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI
				
							
							
							155 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							147 mph
						
					4.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
207 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes S 63 AMG long
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
377 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Phaeton V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
						8.91 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					20.77 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes S 63 AMG long
						8.91 lb/hp
						20.77 lb/hp
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						22 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						28 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes S 63 AMG long
						22 mpg
						28 mpg
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI
					16 mpg
					city
					20 mpg
						
				29 mpg
					highway
					35 mpg
						
				23.8 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					23.8 gal
						533 mi
					Range
					658 mi
				Mercedes S 63 AMG long
						533 mi
						658 mi
						VW Phaeton V6 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).
					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).
174.9 kWh
						
				Mercedes S 63 AMG long
						198.9 kWh
						174.9 kWh
						VW Phaeton V6 TDI
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				393 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					360 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
					VW Phaeton V6 TDI
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1157 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1162 lb
				15.9 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					14.2 cu ft
				









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