The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Maybach 62 Automatic (02 - 10)
€ 58,300
€ 458,400
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 458,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 43.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Maybach 62.
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 62
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
150.7
242.7
199 in
Length
242.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
150.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 62
4398 lb
Curb Weight
6294 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7452 lb
Weight Difference:
1896 lb
30.12 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 62
3D
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 62
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
542 hp
Maybach 62
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 62
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 62
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 62
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 62
15 mpg
city
10 mpg
27 mpg
highway
21 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
490 mi
Range
430 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
430 mi
Maybach 62
Environmental Impact
216 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).
301.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
301.3 kWh
Maybach 62
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 62
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
