The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Maybach 57 Automatic (02 - 10)
€ 104,500
€ 390,200
€ 104,500
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 W12 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 W12
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 W12
Maybach 57
5282 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb
Weight Difference:
747 lb
12.39 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
542 hp
Maybach 57
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 57
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 57
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57
10 mpg
city
10 mpg
22 mpg
highway
21 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
359 mi
Range
430 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
430 mi
Maybach 57
Environmental Impact
295.5 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 W12
295.5 kWh
301.3 kWh
Maybach 57
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
616 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
