2007 Maybach 57 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 439 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Maybach | Volkswagen |
| Model | 57 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
