2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2009 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | CTS | 57 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5513 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |
