The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 230,400

€ 70,000

€ 230,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.5
73.7
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.1 in
124.6
206.4
113.4
199.2
206.4 in
Length
199.2 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
1.85 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
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
*CEX*

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
237 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
147 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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8.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
8.08 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
16 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
391 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 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).
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
270.9 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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