2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 371 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
