The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 145,100
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 65,800
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 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 V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
201.3 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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 V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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 V6 TDI
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
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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