The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 75,300
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 238,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
74.9
83.8
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
124.6
208.4
203.7 in
Length
208.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.14 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
350 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
269.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data