The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Maybach 62 S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 98,300

€ 545,300

€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 545,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V8 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 38.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Maybach 62 S.
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 62 S
57.1
74.9
83.4
61.9
78
85.8
74.9 in
Width
78 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.1 in
Height
61.9 in
118.1
203.9
150.7
242.7
203.9 in
Length
242.7 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
150.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 62 S
5011 lb
Curb Weight
6294 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7452 lb

Weight Difference:
1283 lb
20.38 %

General
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 62 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 62 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
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
621 hp
Maybach 62 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 62 S
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 62 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maybach 62 S
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15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
Maybach 62 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 62 S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 62 S
13 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
447 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
432 mi
Maybach 62 S
Environmental Impact
236.9 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 V8
236.9 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 62 S
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Maybach 62 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data