The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 75,300
€ 140,700
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,700
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 is 11.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes Maybach S 560
57.1
74.9
83.8
59
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
118.1
203.7
132.5
215
203.7 in
Length
215 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes Maybach S 560
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes Maybach S 560
3D
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes Maybach S 560
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
463 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes Maybach S 560
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 560
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.67 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
10.67 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
459 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
565 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
