2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 232 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maybach 57. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Suburban | 57 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 110 L |
