Mercedes E class 1993 vs Honda Accord 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 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: | 113 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 37 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 690 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: | 560'000 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 | 6 years | |
| 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. | |||
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`190 | 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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