2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2006 Maybach 57 (901 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2006 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
Make | BMW | Maybach |
Model | 525 | 57 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 901 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |