2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |