2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 318 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 128 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
