The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 77,400

€ 465,300

€ 77,400
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 FSI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 26.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Maybach 57 S
57.1
74.9
83.4
61.3
78
85.8
74.9 in
Width
78 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.1 in
Height
61.3 in
113.4
199.2
133.5
225.5
199.2 in
Length
225.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Maybach 57 S
4749 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1281 lb
21.25 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 FSI
Maybach 57 S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CMV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
490 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
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).
299.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data