2002 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maybach 57 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Maybach 57 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Maybach | BMW |
| Model | 57 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3071 mm |
