2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2008 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
Make | BMW | Maybach |
Model | 525 | 57 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5980 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |