The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 145,100

€ 89,200

€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘ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 6.2 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
1485
1871
2120
1450
1903
2129
1871 mm
Width
1903 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1485 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5113
3001
5175
5113 mm
Length
5175 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
3001 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2324 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2810 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
8.78 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
W221
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*BGH*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
4172 CC
537 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 bhp
330 bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
800 NM
430 NM
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8
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3.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3.95 kg/bhp
7.04 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
27 mpg
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
29 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
533 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
310 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










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