The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 650 7G-TRONIC PLUS (17 - ..)
€ 111,300

€ 202,000

€ 111,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 202,000
ⓘ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 W12 is 16 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 650.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 650
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
113.4
199
132.5
215
199 in
Length
215 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 650
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5203 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.5 %

General
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 650
3D
Generation
VV222
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 650
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
621 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 650
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 650
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 650
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 650
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
23 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
355 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
265.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 650
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 650
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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