2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2012 Maybach 62
To start off, 2012 Maybach 62 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q5 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 62 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1021 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maybach 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2012 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Audi | Maybach |
| Model | Q5 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
