2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 537 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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 SL (701 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
