2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
