2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2006 Honda FR-V and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Honda FR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 261 kg more than 2006 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda FR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda FR-V 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model FR-V E
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 92.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.7:1
Top Speed 195 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 7.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 80 L


 

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