2010 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1156 kg more than 2012 BMW 525. 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maybach 62 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Maybach | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 899 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2876 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6165 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1981 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3828 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
