Honda Legend 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Legend engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 173 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Honda Legend reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Legend consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1100 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Legend) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Honda Legend is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Legend is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Legend is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Legend is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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