2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
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 R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pilot | R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |