The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 68,000
€ 465,300
€ 68,000
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 V6 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 26.5 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
133.5
225.5
199 in
Length
225.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 57 S
4815 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb
Weight Difference:
1215 lb
20.15 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
Maybach 57 S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 57 S
149 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 57 S
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
14 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
462 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
299.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
