2006 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 715 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model Accord C
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 88.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 18.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 62 L


 

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