The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 140,700
€ 89,200
€ 140,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long 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
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 V8
4938 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
3.61 %
General
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
VV222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long 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 long 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 long V8
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long 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 long V8
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10.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
10.67 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
27 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
565 mi
Range
430 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
565 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
166.7 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
166.7 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
