The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 87,000

€ 443,900

€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 443,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 57 S
57.1
74.9
83.8
61.3
78
85.8
74.9 in
Width
78 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.1 in
Height
61.3 in
118.1
203.7
133.5
225.5
203.7 in
Length
225.5 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 57 S
5124 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
906 lb
15.03 %

General
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 57 S
3D
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Maybach 57 S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
604 hp
Maybach 57 S
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
14 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
14 mpg
Maybach 57 S
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
25 mpg
highway
20 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
427 mi
Range
417 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
417 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
310.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
310.8 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
628 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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