2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 757 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Jeep | Maybach |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 62 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |
