2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | C |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 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 |
| 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
