The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 138,400
€ 81,500
€ 138,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
58.5
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
58.5 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 V8
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
7.63 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
518 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.81 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
16 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
388 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
388 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
272.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
