2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Maybach 62
To start off, 2011 Maybach 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1003 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300. 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, 2011 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maybach |
| Model | 300 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 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 Weight | 1873 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
