The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 78,200

€ 138,400

€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,400
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
118.1
203.9
119.5
201.3
203.9 in
Length
201.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.58 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 156.984

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
658 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
272.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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