2006 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 57 weights approximately 965 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS. 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, 2007 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus GS | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Lexus | Maybach |
| Model | GS | 57 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 110 L |
