The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 68,000
€ 138,400
€ 68,000
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 V6 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
5.21 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
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
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
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
272.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
