The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 64,500
€ 141,400
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400
ⓘ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 DPF is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 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
58
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
113.4
199
124.6
206.4
199 in
Length
206.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
5.28 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*CAR*
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
9 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
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
375 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
375 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
282.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
282.3 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
571 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
