The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 155,800
 Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 155,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton long V8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
124.6
208.1
203.9 in
Length
208.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6008 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
8.94 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 157.985
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
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
664 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
7.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
423 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
195.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
195.2 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data