The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

€ 152,500
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 121,400
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 152,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 121,400

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
119.5
201.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
118.1
203.9
201.4 in
Length
203.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5364 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
855 lb
15.94 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
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
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 157.985
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
577 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

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

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
23 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
30 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
431 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 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
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data