Mercedes E class 2003 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 37 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 10 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 576 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1657 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 114 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 293 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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