The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 79,700
€ 405,700
€ 79,700
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 V8 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 V8
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 V8
Maybach 57
4941 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb
Weight Difference:
1089 lb
18.06 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Maybach 57
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 V8
Maybach 57
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Maybach 57
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 57
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 57
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
430 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
455 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
284.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
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
