2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 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 5,979 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maybach 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | X5 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 110 L |
