2011 Maybach 57 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2011 Maybach 57 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 796 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Maybach 57 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Maybach | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 57 | SL |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 899 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5728 mm | 4592 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1981 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3391 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |