The Comparative Analysis :
Maybach 57 S Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 443,900
€ 115,000
€ 443,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Maybach 57 S is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 26.5 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton W12
61.3
78
85.8
57.1
74.9
83.8
78 in
Width
74.9 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
61.3 in
Height
57.1 in
133.5
225.5
113.4
199
225.5 in
Length
199 in
133.5 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton W12
6030 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
747 lb
12.39 %
General
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton W12
W240
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton W12
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Maybach 57 S
604 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Maybach 57 S
738 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton W12
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 57 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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9.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
9.98 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Maybach 57 S
14 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
20 mpg
highway
22 mpg
29.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
417 mi
Range
386 mi
Maybach 57 S
417 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
310.8 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).
274.7 kWh
Maybach 57 S
310.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
628 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
