2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 900 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 GL 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 GL 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 GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | GL | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2460 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
