2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour

To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
Make Mercedes-Benz Honda
Model SLK Accord Crosstour
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type Convertible Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1897 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2797 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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