2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Maybach 62
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1114 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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, 2006 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2006 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maybach |
| Model | Charger | 62 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 110 L |
