2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1331 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | GL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 2460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |