Mercedes E class 2006 vs Honda Accord 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Honda Accord. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord 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: | 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: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2006 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes E klase 2006 1.8 engine Honda Accord 2007 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 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 9 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 467 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 73 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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