The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 600 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 188,600

€ 111,300

€ 188,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,300
ⓘ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 600 is 15.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Mercedes Maybach S 600
VW Phaeton W12
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
57.1 in
132.5
214.7
113.4
199
214.7 in
Length
199 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 600
VW Phaeton W12
5148 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6206 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
2.54 %

General
Mercedes Maybach S 600
VW Phaeton W12
VV222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 600
VW Phaeton W12
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 277
Engine Series
M 277.980
Engine Code
*BRN*

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 600
523 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 600
612 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 600
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 600
9.84 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 600
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 600
20 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
425 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 600
425 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
221.6 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 600
221.6 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 600
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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