The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 134,200
€ 76,100
€ 134,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes S 63 AMG is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
58
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
119.5
201.3
118.1
203.7
201.3 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
9.05 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
23 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
375 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
375 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
282.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
