2005 Maybach 57: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

1 build left the factory as a 2005 57, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 1 main configurations
  • 25 vehicles built
  • 2 for sale right now

Which 57 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your 57

Cost to run

11/16 mpg city/highway. Roughly $3,580/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2005 57

Safety, in plain English

What WDBVF78J-5 means

WDB VF78J · 5
WDB
the World Manufacturer Identifier Maybach registered — assembled in Germany
VF78J
together encode the 57 line — Sedan, 5.5L 12cyl — as Maybach filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
5
in position 10 — model year 2005
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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