Mercedes E class 2018 vs Honda Accord 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
|
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 149 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm longer 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
|
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 48 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 12 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes E klase has
|
Honda Accord has
| |