2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 151 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |