The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Maybach S 650 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 202,000

€ 72,500

€ 202,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 650 is 15.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Mercedes Maybach S 650
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
59
74.8
83.9
57.1
75.1
83.4
74.8 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
59 in
Height
57.1 in
132.5
215
113.4
199.2
215 in
Length
199.2 in
132.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Maybach S 650
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
5203 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
6217 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
4.19 %

General
Mercedes Maybach S 650
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
VV222
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes Maybach S 650
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
*CEX*

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 650
621 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes Maybach S 650
738 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes Maybach S 650
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 650
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 650
8.38 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Maybach S 650
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 650
17 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
23 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
355 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 650
355 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 650
265.2 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
528 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Maybach S 650
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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