The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

€ 236,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 68,000
 VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton V6
€ 236,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
75.4
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
113.4
199
208.1 in
Length
199 in
124.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
2.94 %
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
621 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
738 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
7.99 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
27 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
418 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
225.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data