The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 650 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - ..)
€ 81,400

€ 202,000

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 202,000
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 11.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 650.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
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 650
5099 lb
Curb Weight
5203 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2 %

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

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

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

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

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

Mercedes Maybach S 650
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 650
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
658 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
355 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 650
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).
265.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 650
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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