2002 Honda Lagreat vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 9 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (263 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Lagreat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Lagreat | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lagreat | C |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
