2007 BMW 116 vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1530 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 2010 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 116 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
