The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 70,000
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800

ⓘ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 18.4 cm shorter, 3.2 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
1903
2118
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
1871
2120
1903 mm
Width
1871 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
2881
5059
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
3165
5243
5059 mm
Length
5243 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2270 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2705 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 kg
1.63 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
3D
Generation
W221
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
237 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
1000 NM
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

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.76 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.42 kg/bhp
3.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
386 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
386 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).
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data