2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 627 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | ML |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 95 L |
