The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 230,400
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 65 AMG long is 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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 V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
206.4 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
5016 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
8.27 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code
*AJS*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.08 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
270.9 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data