The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long 4MATIC+ 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 63,600
€ 161,400
€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.1
74.9
83.8
59
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 in
113.4
199
124.6
208.4
199 in
Length
208.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6052 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 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 DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
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).
212.1 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
