2004 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Maybach 62
To start off, 2008 Maybach 62 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,978 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2004 BMW 545. 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, 2008 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2008 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 545 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
