The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 81,400

€ 144,500

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,500
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 11.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
57.1
75.1
83.4
59
74.8
83.9
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
59 in
118.1
203.9
132.5
215
203.9 in
Length
215 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
5099 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
0.78 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
3D
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 176.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
463 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 560
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21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
10.93 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
658 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
534 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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