2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2009 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2009 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach Landaulet (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2009 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maybach |
| Model | CL | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
