2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 143 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL. 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 SL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | SL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |