2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2007 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 96 L |
