2007 Maybach 62 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Maybach 62 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,979 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 957 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 62 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5979 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.3 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 | 2805 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
