The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 152,500
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 89,200
 VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 152,500
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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
201.4 in
Length
203.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6195 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
615 lb
12 %
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
W222/X222
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 long V8
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
577 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8

Performance

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

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

▶ REPLAY
7.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
7.81 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
23 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
30 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
431 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
191.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data