The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT MCT (10 - 13)
€ 89,400

€ 152,700

€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,700
ⓘ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 V8 is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
113.4
199.2
124.6
206.4
199.2 in
Length
206.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.54 %

General
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 157.980

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
537 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG long
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14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
447 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
533 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Environmental Impact
236.9 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 V8
236.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 63 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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