2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Maybach 57. (543 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2010 Maybach 57. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2007 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (820 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maybach |
| Model | SLR McLaren | 57 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 820 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 110 L |
