2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 248 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Pilot 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model Pilot SLR McLaren
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 5439 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 617 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 780 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1768 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 98 L


 

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