2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 766 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 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 | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Jeep | Maybach |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 57 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |
