The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

€ 145,100
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 79,700
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 145,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
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 V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
201.3 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
5.4 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.980
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
537 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
8.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
8.7 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
22 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
29 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
533 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
198.9 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data