Car comparison

Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

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

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Maybach 62 (V240)

5.5 V12

550 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2002-2012
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010

Comparison overview

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Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12

  • Lightest
    2,390 kg
    5,269 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 (V240)5.5 V12VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
550hp410kW
450hp336kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,780kg6,129lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Gross weight
3,380kg7,452lb
2,910kg6,415lb
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
62.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
6,165mm243in
5,175mm204in
Width
1,980mm78in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,573mm62in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,827mm151in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,675mm66in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,612mm63in
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 (V240) 5.5 V12Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12PowerTorque
  • Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V125,250 rpm2,300-3,000 rpm5,950 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaybach62 (V240)5.5 V12VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
19.0 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
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
550 hp
410 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW

Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12 has 100 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 and Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
2,780 kg
6,129 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
2,390 kg
5,269 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 (V240)5.5 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
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 (V240)5.5 V125.4 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W126.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12: 0.7 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 (V240)5.5 V12
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12 and Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12: 1.4 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 (V240)5.5 V12
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
692 km
430 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Maybach62 (V240)5.5 V12
550 hp
410 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
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 (V240)5.5 V12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
6,165 mm
242.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
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
5,175 mm
203.7 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 (V240)5.5 V12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
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 (V240) 5.5 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 (V240)5.5 V12
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
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 (V240)5.5 V12
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaybach62 (V240)5.5 V12VolkswagenPhaeton Long6.0 W12
Power
550 hp
410 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
2,390 kg
5,269 lb
Fuel consumption
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 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
6,165 mm
242.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,175 mm
203.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 (V240) 5.5 V12Volkswagen Phaeton Long 6.0 W12
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maybach 62 (V240) 5.5 V12

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 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 Long 6.0 W12

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 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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