The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 145,100
€ 76,100
€ 145,100
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 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
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
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
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
6.86 %
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 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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8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
533 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
198.9 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
198.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
