2007 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2011 Maybach 62
To start off, 2011 Maybach 62 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS-V would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 62 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS-V. (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS-V.
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, 2011 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS-V. (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS-V | 2011 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | STS-V | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |
