The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

€ 138,600
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 64,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 138,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘ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 Mercedes Maybach S 500 is 15.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF.
Mercedes Maybach S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
132.5
214.7
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
214.7 in
Length
199 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Maybach S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
5016 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6162 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
1.85 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes Maybach S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
VV222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes Maybach S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
449 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 500
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes Maybach S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
11.17 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Maybach S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
25 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
529 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
178.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Maybach S 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data