2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 557 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (300 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CR-V | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
