The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
€ 63,600

€ 152,500

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
8.41 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 157.985

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
431 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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