2007 Maybach 57 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2007 Maybach 57 and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. 2007 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 57 | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Maybach | Volkswagen |
| Model | 57 | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
