2009 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Maybach 57. (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Maybach 57. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maybach 57. (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maybach 57.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maybach 57 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 57 | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |
