The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 70,500
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 138,600
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,600

ⓘ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 V6 FSI is 15.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 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 V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
132.5
214.7
199 in
Length
214.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4749 lb
Curb Weight
5016 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6162 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
5.32 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CMV*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
478 mi
529 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data