2008 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | ML |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
