Honda Legend 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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 | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 371 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Honda Legend engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Legend consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Honda Legend is larger. Honda Legend is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Legend has 88 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6000 | |
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