2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mercedes-Benz G (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pilot | G |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 96 L |