2007 Maybach 57 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maybach 57 would be higher. 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 160 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 57 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 57 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
