2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 921 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2000 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | A |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 54 L |
