The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

€ 89,200
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 134,800
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,800

ⓘ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 V8 is 10.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
132.5
214.7
203.7 in
Length
214.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes Maybach S 500
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6162 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
4.47 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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 V8
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*BGH*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
559 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
168.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V8
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data