Honda Legend 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Legend) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 371 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Honda Legend is more dynamic to drive. Honda Legend engine produces 91 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 129 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Honda Legend reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Legend consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Legend could require 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 Honda Legend engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Honda Legend is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Legend is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Honda Legend uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`310 kg | 2`390 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 8200 | |
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