The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 140,700
€ 115,000
€ 140,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 W12.
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
215 in
Length
199 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton W12
4938 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
6.51 %
General
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton 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 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 W12
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton 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 W12
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10.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
10.67 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
27 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
34 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
565 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
565 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
166.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 560
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
