2007 Lexus LS vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (613 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS.
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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,357 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 859 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Lexus | Maybach |
| Model | LS | 57 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 5160 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 110 L |
