Mercedes E class 1995 vs Honda Accord 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Honda Accord have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 15 NM more than Honda Accord. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.9 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 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: | 580'000 km | 440'000 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 only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 20 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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