2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Maybach 57 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Maybach 57. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (901 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Citroen | Maybach |
| Model | C5 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 901 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 110 L |
