2005 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Maybach 62
To start off, 2012 Maybach 62 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 62 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2005 BMW 745. (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 931 kg more than 2005 BMW 745. 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, 2012 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2012 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 745 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 110 L |
