The Comparative Analysis :
Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 465,300
€ 81,500
€ 465,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 V8.
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
6030 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
1089 lb
18.06 %
General
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton V8
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton V8
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Maybach 57 S
621 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Maybach 57 S
738 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton V8
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 57 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
9.71 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Maybach 57 S
15 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
29.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
432 mi
Range
430 mi
Maybach 57 S
432 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
299.3 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).
246.2 kWh
Maybach 57 S
299.3 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maybach 57 S
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
