The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 104,500
€ 138,400
€ 104,500
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 W12 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton W12
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 W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
13.61 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
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Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
518 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
388 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
272.8 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
554 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
