2013 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2013 Honda Ridgeline and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 140 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ridgeline | E |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5255 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1808 mm | 1517 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
