2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2012 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maybach |
| Model | E | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |
