Honda Accord 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 310 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 48 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 16 200 | |
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