The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 138,400
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
119.5
201.3
199 in
Length
201.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.29 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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
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
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

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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).
272.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 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
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data