The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 144,500
€ 79,700
€ 144,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 16 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton V8
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
113.4
199
215 in
Length
199 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton V8
5060 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
2.35 %
General
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
463 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 560
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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10.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
10.93 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
25 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
534 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
534 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
176.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
