2008 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 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 5,978 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 BMW 760. (541 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 62 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2012 BMW 760. 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, 2008 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 760. (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maybach 62 | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Maybach | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5978 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 82 L |
