The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 134,200
€ 115,000
€ 134,200
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 63 AMG is 2.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
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
113.4
199
201.3 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
13.61 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
23 mpg
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
375 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
375 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
282.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
