The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 222,800
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 75,300
 VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 222,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300

ⓘ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 65 AMG long is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
118.1
203.7
206.4 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6
5004 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.26 %
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
*BKL*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
604 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

▶ REPLAY
8.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.28 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
23 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
386 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
274.7 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data