2009 Maybach 57 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Maybach 57 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 97 kg more than 2009 Maybach 57.
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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maybach 57 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 57 | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5979 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
