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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
73.7
83.5
75.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
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 63 AMG long
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.03 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)

General

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

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data