Car comparison

Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12vsVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maybach 62 S (V240)

6.0 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2006-2009
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton

6.0 W12 48V

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010

Comparison overview

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Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Lightest
    2,300 kg
    5,071 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.2 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
612hp456kW
450hp336kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,780kg6,129lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Gross weight
3,380kg7,452lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.6L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
6,160mm243in
5,055mm199in
Width
1,980mm78in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,573mm62in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,827mm151in
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,675mm66in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,612mm63in
Ground clearance
156mm6in
-
Trunk volume
605L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
110L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48VPowerTorque
  • Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
612 hp
456 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
450 hp
336 kW

Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12 has 162 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V and Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12: 162 hp (121 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
2,780 kg
6,129 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
2,300 kg
5,071 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V125.2 s
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12 and Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V and Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
671 km
417 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
612 hp
456 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
6,160 mm
242.5 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Maybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaybach62 S (V240)6.0 V12VolkswagenPhaeton6.0 W12 48V
Power
612 hp
456 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,780 kg
6,129 lb
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
Fuel consumption
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
6,160 mm
242.5 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,055 mm
199.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V
Consumption16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.70 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi46.19 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,305 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maybach 62 S (V240) 6.0 V12

  • Has 162 hp more
  • Has 450 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V

  • Is 480 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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