2007 BMW 120 vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 120 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |
