The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 145,100
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 71,900
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 145,100
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 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
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
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
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
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
5.06 %
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 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
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 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
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data