2007 Maybach 62 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2007 Maybach 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Maybach 62. (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2007 Maybach 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2007 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 62 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2855 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 98 L |
