2004 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi S4 would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2004 Audi S4. (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi S4. 2007 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2004 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Audi | Maybach |
| Model | S4 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
