2004 Maybach 62 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
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, 2004 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maybach 62 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Maybach | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
