The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 89,300

€ 405,700

€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 405,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 26.5 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Maybach 57.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Maybach 57
57.1
74.9
83.8
61.9
78
85.8
74.9 in
Width
78 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.1 in
Height
61.9 in
113.4
199
133.5
225.5
199 in
Length
225.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Maybach 57
5467 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
9.32 %

General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Maybach 57
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 V10 TDI
Maybach 57
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*AJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Maybach 57
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 V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 57
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
490 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
455 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
284.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Maybach 57
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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