The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 145,100
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 119,800
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800

ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 W12
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
13.04 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
29 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data