The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 89,300

€ 138,400

€ 89,300
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 V10 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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
113.4
199
119.5
201.3
199 in
Length
201.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
16.53 %

General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 156.984

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
272.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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