The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 77,400
€ 141,400
€ 77,400
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 FSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.1
74.9
83.4
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
113.4
199.2
124.6
206.4
199.2 in
Length
206.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
1.81 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 FSI
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
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
9 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
28 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
216 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 FSI
216 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
