The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 230,400
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 71,900
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900

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 TDI DPF.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 (10 - 13)
124.6
206.4
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
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 TDI DPF
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
1.85 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
W221
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
*CAR*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

 REPLAY
8.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.08 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data