The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 68,000
€ 141,400
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.1
74.9
83.8
58
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 in
113.4
199
124.6
206.4
199 in
Length
206.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
3.16 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
282.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
