The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 219,000
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 219,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 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 (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
58
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)
124.6
206.4
199.2 in
Length
206.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
1.64 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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 275
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
35 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
378 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
378 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
280.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
280.3 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 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
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data