The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

€ 116,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 134,800
 Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) Mercedes Maybach S 500
€ 116,500
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 W12 is 15.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes Maybach S 500.
VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
58.9
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
74.8
83.9
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
132.5
214.7
199.2 in
Length
214.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
132.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 500
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6162 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
7.19 %
Mercedes Maybach S 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton W12
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
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 500
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
*BRN*
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
449 hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Maybach S 500

▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes Maybach S 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes Maybach S 500
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
559 mi
Mercedes Maybach S 500
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).
168.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes Maybach S 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Mercedes Maybach S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data