The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 116,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 465,300
 Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13) Maybach 57 S
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 465,300

ⓘ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 26.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57 S
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
61.3
Blueprint Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)
78
85.8
74.9 in
Width
78 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
57.1 in
Height
61.3 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Maybach 57 S 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 W12
Maybach 57 S
5273 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7187 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
756 lb
12.54 %
Maybach 57 S Automatic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57 S
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 S
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
621 hp
Maybach 57 S
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach 57 S

▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
15 mpg
Maybach 57 S
11 mpg
city
No data
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
432 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
299.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
299.3 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
592 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data