The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

€ 104,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 152,500
 Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 152,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton W12 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
59
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
75.4
83.9
74.9 in
Width
75.4 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)
119.5
201.4
199 in
Length
201.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
774 lb
14.65 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
3D
Generation
W222/X222
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
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Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
664 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
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
7.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
22 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
431 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data