2002 Honda Lagreat vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (167 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Lagreat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Lagreat | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lagreat | E |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
