2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
