2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | ML | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
