The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 138,400
€ 70,000
€ 138,400
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 slightly. The Mercedes S 63 AMG is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
119.5
201.3
113.4
199.2
201.3 in
Length
199.2 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
388 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
272.8 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
272.8 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
