2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2009 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maybach |
| Model | XJ | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 110 L |
