2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline

To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (460 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 2010 Honda Ridgeline
Make Mercedes-Benz Honda
Model E500 Ridgeline
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4966 cc 3470 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 335 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 16.3:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1919 kg 1129 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 83 L


 

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