The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 108,600
€ 222,800
€ 108,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800
ⓘ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 W12 is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 65 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 W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
5375 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5964 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
6.88 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
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Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
295.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
