2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (264 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 195 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pilot | CLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |