2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2011 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2011 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 550 | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
