The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 236,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 93,600
 VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
€ 236,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
75.4 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
124.6
208.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
118.1
203.7
208.1 in
Length
203.7 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4960 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6680 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
10.79 %
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
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 long 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 long V10 TDI

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
418 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data