2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 Honda Pilot and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pilot | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 250 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |