2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.

Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK. 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model Accord SLK
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L