2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter and 2009 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,979 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. 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 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maybach |
| Model | Sprinter | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 110 L |
