The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 115,700
€ 146,000
€ 115,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,000
ⓘ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 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
12.22 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
9.11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
274.7 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
274.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
558 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
