2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour would be higher. Both 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | GLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 2016 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2755 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
