2009 Lexus LS vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2009 Lexus LS 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Lexus LS. (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 970 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS. 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 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lexus LS | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Lexus | Maybach |
Model | LS | 57 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1765 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 110 L |