The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

€ 65,800
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 238,600
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
59.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
124.6
208.4
199 in
Length
208.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.75 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (17 - 18)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
26 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
621 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
225.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data