2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (631 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 794 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maybach |
| Model | SL | 57 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3391 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 | 80 L | 110 L |
