2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 686 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2873 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |