The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 152,700
 Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13) Mercedes S 63 AMG long
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,700

ⓘ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, 3.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
1450
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
1908
2118
1485
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
1871
2120
1908 mm
Width
1871 mm
2118 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
2881
5059
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
3165
5243
5059 mm
Length
5243 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3165 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
2261 kg
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2695 kg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
91 kg
4.02 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
537 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 bhp
537 bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
500 NM
800 NM
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
9.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.04 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
9.34 kg/bhp
4.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
33 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 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).
198.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data