Mercedes E class 2013 vs Honda Accord 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 54 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 310 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 492 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 48 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 11 800 | |
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