The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Maybach 62 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 104,500
€ 473,900
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 473,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton W12 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 43.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Maybach 62.
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 62
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
150.7
242.7
199 in
Length
242.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
150.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 62
5282 lb
Curb Weight
6294 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7452 lb
Weight Difference:
1012 lb
16.08 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 62
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 62
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 62
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 62
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 62
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 62
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 62
10 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
359 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
455 mi
Maybach 62
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).
284.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 62
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 62
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
