The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 75,300
€ 222,800
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V6 is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.7
124.6
206.4
203.7 in
Length
206.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
5018 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.26 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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 275
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
459 mi
Range
386 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
386 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).
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
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
