2006 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Maybach 57 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (316 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | X5 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 110 L |
