2009 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 650 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1359 kg more than 2009 BMW 650. 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650. 2012 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 650 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| 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 | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
