The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 144,500
 Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes Maybach S 560
€ 89,300
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 V10 TDI is 16 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 560.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
59
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (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
59 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
132.5
215
199 in
Length
215 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
5467 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6206 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.46 %
Mercedes Maybach S 560 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V10 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 V10 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
*AJS*
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
463 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 560

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 560

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
10.93 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 560

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 560
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
534 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 560
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 560
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data