The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 222,800

ⓘ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 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
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 65 AMG long
4810 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
3.88 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
386 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 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).
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data