The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 108,600
€ 144,500
€ 108,600
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 W12 is 11.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
Mercedes Maybach S 560
5375 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
5.86 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes Maybach S 560
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
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Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
414 hp
463 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes Maybach S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Maybach S 560
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.98 lb/hp
10.93 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
10 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
359 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
359 mi
534 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Environmental Impact
295.5 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 W12
295.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
