2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, 2010 Maybach 62 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2010 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maybach |
| Model | CL | 62 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2832 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
