The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 72,500

€ 134,800

€ 72,500
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 V6 TDI is 15.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.1
75.1
83.4
58.9
74.8
83.9
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
113.4
199.2
132.5
214.7
199.2 in
Length
214.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6162 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.81 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*CEX*
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500
▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
658 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
559 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data