The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 60,000
€ 145,100
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,100
ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.5
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
113.4
199
119.5
201.3
199 in
Length
201.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.02 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 157.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
8.7 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
462 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
198.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
