2005 Audi S4 vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Audi | Maybach |
| Model | S4 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 110 L |
