2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 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 239 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1119 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS. 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | CTS | 62 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |
