2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1535 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
Make | BMW | Maybach |
Model | 125 | 62 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 110 L |