2008 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maybach 62 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Maybach | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
