2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 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 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 68 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |