2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 43 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | B |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |