The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 236,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 119,800
 VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long W12
€ 236,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800

ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long W12
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 W12
4960 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
7.7 %
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long W12
W222/X222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long W12
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
418 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
225.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data