The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 134,200
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 134,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
119.5
201.3
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 TDI DPF
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
10 mpg
city
18 mpg
23 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
375 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
375 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
282.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data