2008 Maybach 57 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Maybach 57 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Maybach 57 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL are equipped with a 5,980 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 604 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 951 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maybach 57. (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maybach 57.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maybach 57 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 57 | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
