Honda Accord 1995 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Accord) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | 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: | 460'000 km | 560'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | 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. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger, but lower. Honda Accord is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
739 litres | 885 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 100 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`190 | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 2600 | |
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