Mercedes E class 1993 vs Honda Accord 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Honda Accord have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 6 NM more than Honda Accord. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 580'000 km | 460'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 739 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 100 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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