The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 104,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 222,800
 Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10) Mercedes S 65 AMG long
€ 104,500
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 W12 is 7.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG long.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)
124.6
206.4
199 in
Length
206.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
5.26 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG long SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
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Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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 65 AMG long

▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.28 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
8.28 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG long

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
386 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
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).
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes S 65 AMG long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data