The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 405,700
 Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13) Maybach 57
€ 72,500
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 V6 TDI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 26.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Maybach 57.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maybach 57
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
61.9
Blueprint Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
78
85.8
75.1 in
Width
78 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.1 in
Height
61.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
133.5
225.5
199.2 in
Length
225.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maybach 57
4985 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7187 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1045 lb
17.33 %
Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
Maybach 57
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maybach 57
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 57
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
455 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
284.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Maybach 57
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data