2005 Maybach 57 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Maybach 57 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (302 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 57 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2005 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 57 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 57 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 62 L |
