2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.

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, 2005 Honda Accord, 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 (315 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model Accord E
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 241 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 315 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 80 L


 

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