2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2007 Honda Pilot and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (474 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot, 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 CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pilot | CLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 474 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |