2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 740 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Citroen | Maybach |
| Model | Xsara | 57 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 110 L |
