The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 81,400

€ 465,300

€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 465,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Maybach 57 S
57.1
75.1
83.4
61.3
78
85.8
75.1 in
Width
78 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.1 in
Height
61.3 in
118.1
203.9
133.5
225.5
203.9 in
Length
225.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Maybach 57 S
5099 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
930 lb
15.42 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Maybach 57 S
3D
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Maybach 57 S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
242 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Maybach 57 S
148 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S
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21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.07 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
658 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
299.3 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data