The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 238,800
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
75.4 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
208.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
208.4 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.48 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
17 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
350 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
269.1 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
555 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data