The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 152,500
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
959 lb
17.54 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
664 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
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
431 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 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
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data