The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 144,500

€ 119,800

€ 144,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes Maybach S 560 is 11.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long W12.
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
59
74.8
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
132.5
215
118.1
203.7
215 in
Length
203.7 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
5060 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
5.86 %

General
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
VV222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
*BRN*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
463 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long W12
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10.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
10.93 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
25 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
19 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
534 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
534 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
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
Mercedes Maybach S 560
176.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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