The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 152,500
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 152,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 63 AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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 V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
201.4 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
959 lb
17.54 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
W222/X222
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 V10 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
577 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
7.81 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
23 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
431 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data