The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 152,500
€ 115,000
€ 152,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 6.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
1499
1915
2130
1450
1903
2129
1915 mm
Width
1903 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1499 mm
Height
1450 mm
3035
5116
2881
5055
5116 mm
Length
5055 mm
3035 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
2045 kg
Kerb Weight
2396 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg
Weight Difference:
351 kg
14.65 %
General
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
5998 CC
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
577 bhp
444 bhp
VW Phaeton W12
900 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG
900 NM
560 NM
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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3.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.4 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3.54 kg/bhp
5.4 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
28 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
27 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
431 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
431 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
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 W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
237 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
