The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (02 - 10)
€ 63,600

€ 390,200

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 390,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 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 V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
Maybach 57
4923 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb

Weight Difference:
1107 lb
18.36 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Maybach 57
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BMK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
222 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
222 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
332 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Maybach 57
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
22.18 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
21 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
583 mi
Range
430 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
583 mi
430 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
197.5 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).
301.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
197.5 kWh
301.3 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Maybach 57
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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