The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 152,700
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 115,000
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton W12
€ 152,700
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 MCT (10 - 13)
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 MCT (10 - 13)
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
4784 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
9.43 %
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
537 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

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

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
22 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
29 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
533 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
198.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 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
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data