2009 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 83 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (706 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Accord | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | SLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 199 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 706 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |