The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 89,200
€ 152,700
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,700
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 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 V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
6.64 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
430 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
198.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
