2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 207 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |