The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)

€ 152,500
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 58,300
 VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 152,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300

ⓘ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 V6.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
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 V6 (02 - 04)
113.4
199
201.4 in
Length
199 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.44 %
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)

General

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
577 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
7.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
7.81 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
23 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
30 mpg
highway
27 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 V6
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).
216 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data