2007 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 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 233 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maybach | Porsche |
| Model | 57 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
