The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 600 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 63,600

€ 188,600

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 188,600
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 15.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 600.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes Maybach S 600
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.9
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
113.4
199
132.5
214.7
199 in
Length
214.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes Maybach S 600
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5148 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
4.37 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes Maybach S 600
3D
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes Maybach S 600
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 277
*BMK*
Engine Code
M 277.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
523 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 600
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes Maybach S 600
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes Maybach S 600
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
9.84 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 600
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
583 mi
Range
425 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
425 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 600
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Mercedes Maybach S 600
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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