2009 Maybach 62 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2009 Maybach 62 and 2009 Subaru Forester 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 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maybach 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 62 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2009 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Maybach 62 2009 Subaru Forester
Make Maybach Subaru
Model 62 Forester
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5513 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 543 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 900 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2855 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 6170 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 3830 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.7 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.9 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 64 L


 

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