The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 81,400

€ 236,200

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 236,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.1
75.1
83.4
59
75.4
83.9
75.1 in
Width
75.4 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
118.1
203.9
124.6
208.1
203.9 in
Length
208.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
5099 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
2.73 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 65 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
658 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
225.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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