The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 87,000
€ 138,400
€ 87,000
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 V8 is 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
119.5
201.3
203.7 in
Length
201.3 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
10.93 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
248.2 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 V8
248.2 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
