2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 945 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 2008 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2008 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
Model | CTS | 57 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |